Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The start of March in Freeport signals a clear increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C) in February to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). During the month of March, Freeport experiences a steady low-temperature average of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In Freeport, during March, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138 rainfall days, and 19.69" (500mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Freeport, in March, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In Freeport, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.8 days and aggregates up to 10.43" (265mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Freeport, sunrise is at 6:41 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 6.1h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Freeport, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 43.9°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 (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Freeport, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Freeport, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Freeport, IL
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Freeport, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.83").
Average rainfall days in March
Freeport, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Freeport, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.26"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Freeport, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
Freeport, 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: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Freeport, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Freeport, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Freeport, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Freeport, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).
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