March weather forecast
Geneseo, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Geneseo, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and an average low of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Geneseo sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature moving from February's cold 32.9°F (0.5°C) to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 32.4°F (0.2°C) during March nights.

Humidity

In Geneseo, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Geneseo, during March, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.8 rainfall days, and 15.04" (382mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Geneseo, during March, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Geneseo, there are 29.3 snowfall days, and 6.54" (166mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 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 6.5h.

UV index

In Geneseo, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In March, in Geneseo, the average high-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Geneseo, in March, during 3.8 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Geneseo have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 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 in Geneseo, 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 Geneseo have in March?

In Geneseo, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Geneseo, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in March
Geneseo, IL

Average pressure in March - Geneseo, 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
Geneseo, IL

Average wind speed in March - Geneseo, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

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

Average humidity in March
Geneseo, IL

Average humidity in March - Geneseo, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Geneseo, IL

Average rainfall in March - Geneseo, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in March
Geneseo, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Geneseo, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Geneseo, IL

Average snowfall in March - Geneseo, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Geneseo, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Geneseo, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 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
Geneseo, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Geneseo, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Geneseo, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in March
Geneseo, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Geneseo, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Geneseo, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Geneseo, IL

Average visibility in March - Geneseo, 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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