March weather forecast
Frankfort, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Frankfort, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's cold 33.1°F (0.6°C) to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). In the month of March, Frankfort records a consistent average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout March, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Frankfort, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.8 days and collects up to 11.18" (284mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Frankfort, Illinois, in March, during 4 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34.2 snowfall days, and 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Frankfort, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 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 6.1h.

UV index

In Frankfort, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Frankfort in March?

In March, in Frankfort, the average high-temperature is 45.9°F (7.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Frankfort, in March, during 8.7 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout March, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Frankfort?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 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 long on average sun shines in March?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Frankfort, IL

Average temperature in March - Frankfort, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.9°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 (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Frankfort, IL

Average pressure in March - Frankfort, 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
Frankfort, IL

Average wind speed in March - Frankfort, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Frankfort, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Frankfort, IL

Average rainfall in March - Frankfort, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Frankfort, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Frankfort, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Frankfort, IL

Average snowfall in March - Frankfort, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Frankfort, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Frankfort, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Frankfort, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Frankfort, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Frankfort, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Frankfort, IL

Average UV index in March - Frankfort, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Frankfort, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Frankfort, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Frankfort, IL

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

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

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