March weather forecast
Fulton, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Fulton, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.9°F (7.7°C) and min 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

The start of March is characterized by a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). Throughout the month of March, Fulton reports a steady low-temperature average of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Fulton, in March, during 10.8 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fulton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.2 days and collects up to 19.37" (492mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout March, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.3 snowfall days, and 8.98" (228mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fulton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:25 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In Fulton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The high-temperature during March is 45.9°F (7.7°C) and the low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Fulton, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Fulton, in March, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fulton have in March?

In Fulton, 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 6:34 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:25 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 Fulton, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Fulton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Fulton, IL

Average temperature in March - Fulton, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Fulton, IL

Average pressure in March - Fulton, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Fulton, IL

Average wind speed in March - Fulton, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Fulton, IL

Average humidity in March - Fulton, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Fulton, IL

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.79").

Average rainfall days in March
Fulton, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Fulton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fulton, IL

Average snowfall in March - Fulton, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fulton, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Fulton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Fulton, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fulton, 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: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fulton, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Fulton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Fulton, IL

Average UV index in March - Fulton, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Fulton, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Fulton, IL

Average visibility in March - Fulton, 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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