March weather forecast
Gilson, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Gilson, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 48.2°F (9°C) and an average low of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

Gilson sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of March, moving from February's icy 34.9°F (1.6°C) to a chilly 48.2°F (9°C). Gilson records an average nighttime low of 33.3°F (0.7°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Gilson is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, in Gilson, Illinois, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126 rainfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gilson, Illinois, are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout March, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.2 snowfall days, and 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Gilson, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 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

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in March transforms into this advice:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Gilson?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Gilson, is 48.2°F (9°C), while the average low-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Gilson?

In Gilson, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Gilson?

In Gilson, in March, during 10.5 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Gilson in March?

In Gilson, Illinois, in March, during 3.7 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Gilson have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Gilson?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:25 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Gilson?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Gilson, 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 Gilson have in March?

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Gilson?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Gilson is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in March
Gilson, IL

Average temperature in March - Gilson, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.3°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 (17.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Gilson, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Gilson, IL

Average wind speed in March - Gilson, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Gilson, IL

Average humidity in March - Gilson, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

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

Average rainfall in March
Gilson, IL

Average rainfall in March - Gilson, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.59").

Average rainfall days in March
Gilson, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Gilson, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Gilson, IL

Average snowfall in March - Gilson, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Gilson, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Gilson, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Gilson, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Gilson, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Gilson, IL

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Gilson, IL

Average UV index in March - Gilson, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Gilson, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Gilson, IL

Average visibility in March - Gilson, 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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