March weather forecast
Forreston, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Forreston, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

Forreston sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of March, moving from February's subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C) to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). Throughout March, Forreston witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

In Forreston, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Forreston, during March, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 145.6 rainfall days, and 23.43" (595mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Forreston, in March, during 6.3 snowfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Forreston, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.5 days and aggregates up to 13.15" (334mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Forreston is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Forreston, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Forreston is 6.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Forreston is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Forreston?

Forreston in March has an average high-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Forreston?

In Forreston, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How much does it rain in Forreston in March?

In Forreston, in March, during 11.4 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Forreston in March?

In Forreston, in March, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Forreston have in March?

In Forreston, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Forreston?

On the first day of March in Forreston, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Forreston?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Forreston, Illinois, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Forreston?

In Forreston, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Forreston?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Forreston, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Forreston, IL

Average temperature in March - Forreston, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Forreston, IL

Average pressure in March - Forreston, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Forreston, IL

Average wind speed in March - Forreston, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Forreston, IL

Average humidity in March - Forreston, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Forreston, IL

Average rainfall in March - Forreston, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.06").

Average rainfall days in March
Forreston, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Forreston, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Forreston, IL

Average snowfall in March - Forreston, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Forreston, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Forreston, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Forreston, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Forreston, IL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Forreston, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Forreston, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Forreston, IL

Average UV index in March - Forreston, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Forreston, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Forreston, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Forreston, IL

Average visibility in March - Forreston, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).

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