March weather forecast
Forsyth, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Forsyth, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 34.9°F (1.6°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

March indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from an icy 37.2°F (2.9°C) in February to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). During March, Forsyth sees a mean low-temperature of 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Forsyth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.9 days and collects up to 20.91" (531mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In March, it is snowing for 3.2 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.3 snowfall days, and 6.89" (175mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Forsyth, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:19 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

In March, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

In Forsyth, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 34.9°F (1.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Forsyth, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Forsyth, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Forsyth, during March, snow falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Forsyth, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:19 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Forsyth, 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Forsyth, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Forsyth, IL

Average temperature in March - Forsyth, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Forsyth, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Forsyth, IL

Average wind speed in March - Forsyth, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Forsyth, IL

Average humidity in March - Forsyth, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Forsyth, IL

Average rainfall in March - Forsyth, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.06").

Average rainfall days in March
Forsyth, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Forsyth, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Forsyth, IL

Average snowfall in March - Forsyth, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Forsyth, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Forsyth, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Forsyth, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Forsyth, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Forsyth, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Forsyth, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Forsyth, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Forsyth, IL

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

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

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