March weather forecast
Geneva, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Geneva, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.8°F (7.1°C) and an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

March shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) to a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C). During March, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Geneva, in March, during 8.2 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 101.9 rainfall days, and 8.58" (218mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Geneva, in March, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Geneva, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.3 days and aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:18 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 Geneva, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Geneva, records 44.8°F (7.1°C), while the low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Geneva, during March, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout March, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:18 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 Geneva have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March 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
Geneva, IL

Average temperature in March - Geneva, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Geneva, IL

Average pressure in March - Geneva, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Geneva, IL

Average wind speed in March - Geneva, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Geneva, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Geneva, IL

Average rainfall in March - Geneva, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.26").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in March
Geneva, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Geneva, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Geneva, IL

Average snowfall in March - Geneva, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Geneva, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Geneva, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Geneva, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Geneva, 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 1min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Geneva, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Geneva, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Geneva, IL

Average UV index in March - Geneva, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Geneva, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Geneva, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

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
Geneva, IL

Average visibility in March - Geneva, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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