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 beginning of March marks a clear shift in the average high-temperature, advancing from February's freezing cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C) to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). During the nights in March, Galena experiences a consistent average temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Humidity
In Galena, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Galena, in March, during 11.2 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Galena, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.1 days and collects up to 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Galena, during March, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.9 snowfall days, and 17.52" (445mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:26 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 6.2h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Galena, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 43.7°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°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Galena, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Galena, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Galena, IL
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Galena, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").
Average rainfall days in March
Galena, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Galena, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 2.05"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Galena, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 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
Galena, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Galena, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Galena, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
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
Galena, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Galena, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and July (5mi).
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