March weather forecast
Franklin Park, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Franklin Park, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

Franklin Park's weather in March presents a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C) in February to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). During March, the nighttime temperature averages of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout March, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Franklin Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.5 days and collects up to 24.13" (613mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, in Franklin Park, Illinois, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout March, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44.8 snowfall days, and 12.83" (326mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Franklin Park, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 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 5.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

Franklin Park in March has an average high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Franklin Park?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in Franklin Park in March?

In March, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout March, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Franklin Park, in March, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 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 in Franklin Park?

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 Franklin Park have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Franklin Park, IL

Average temperature in March - Franklin Park, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Franklin Park, IL

Average pressure in March - Franklin Park, 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
Franklin Park, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Franklin Park, IL

Average humidity in March - Franklin Park, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Franklin Park, IL

Average rainfall in March - Franklin Park, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").

Average rainfall days in March
Franklin Park, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Franklin Park, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Franklin Park, IL

Average snowfall in March - Franklin Park, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Franklin Park, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Franklin Park, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Franklin Park, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Franklin Park, 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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Franklin Park, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Franklin Park, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Franklin Park, IL

Average UV index in March - Franklin Park, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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

Average cloud cover in March
Franklin Park, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Franklin Park, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Franklin Park, IL

Average visibility in March - Franklin Park, 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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