March weather forecast
Fox Lake, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Fox Lake, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.9°F (-1.7°C) and 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

In March, the average high-temperature increases from a freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C) in February to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). In March, Fox Lake experiences a temperature dip to an average of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Fox Lake, in March, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fox Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.4 days and collects up to 28.07" (713mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Fox Lake, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout March, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fox Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 49 days and aggregates up to 16.5" (419mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Fox Lake, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:17 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 Fox Lake, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

In Fox Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

In March, in Fox Lake, the average high-temperature is 42.8°F (6°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Fox Lake, during March, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Fox Lake, during March, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Fox Lake, Illinois, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:17 pm CDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Fox Lake have in March?

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

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Fox Lake, IL

Average temperature in March - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.8°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 (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Fox Lake, IL

Average pressure in March - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Fox Lake, IL

Average wind speed in March - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Fox Lake, IL

Average humidity in March - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Fox Lake, IL

Average rainfall in March - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.34").

Average rainfall days in March
Fox Lake, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fox Lake, IL

Average snowfall in March - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fox Lake, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fox Lake, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fox Lake, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fox Lake, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Fox Lake, IL

Average UV index in March - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Fox Lake, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Fox Lake, IL

Average visibility in March - Fox Lake, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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