March weather forecast
Franklin, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Franklin, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.1°F (2.3°C) and max 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

As Franklin transitions into March, the average high-temperature shows a change, moving from a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C) in February to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). Throughout March, Franklin encounters an average temperature drop to an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Franklin is 75%.

Rainfall

In Franklin, in March, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 126.6 rainfall days, and 17.95" (456mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Franklin, Illinois. In March, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout March, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 23.2 snowfall days, and 4.45" (113mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Franklin, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 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

In March, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

In Franklin, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In Franklin, 51.4°F (10.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.1°F (2.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Franklin, in March, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Franklin, in March, during 2.8 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:23 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 Franklin have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value 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
Franklin, IL

Average temperature in March - Franklin, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.1°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 (21.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Franklin, IL

Average pressure in March - Franklin, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Franklin, IL

Average wind speed in March - Franklin, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Franklin, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Franklin, IL

Average rainfall in March - Franklin, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.36").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.79").

Average rainfall days in March
Franklin, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Franklin, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Franklin, IL

Average snowfall in March - Franklin, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Franklin, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Franklin, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 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
Franklin, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
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: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Franklin, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Franklin, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Franklin, IL

Average UV index in March - Franklin, 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
Franklin, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Franklin, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Franklin, IL

Average visibility in March - Franklin, 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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