March weather forecast
Glen Ellyn, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Glen Ellyn, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45°F (7.2°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of March brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from an icy 32.2°F (0.1°C) in February to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C) in March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Glen Ellyn, in March, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Glen Ellyn, there are 164.3 rainfall days, and 33.78" (858mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Glen Ellyn. In Glen Ellyn, Illinois, in March, during 6.3 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Glen Ellyn, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 47 days and aggregates up to 20.2" (513mm) 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 6:25 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Glen Ellyn, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:17 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 in Glen Ellyn is 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Glen Ellyn is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard 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:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Glen Ellyn in March?

In Glen Ellyn, in March, the average high-temperature is 45°F (7.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Glen Ellyn?

In March, the average relative humidity in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Glen Ellyn?

In Glen Ellyn, Illinois, in March, during 12.1 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Glen Ellyn?

In Glen Ellyn, in March, during 6.3 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Glen Ellyn have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Glen Ellyn?

On the first day of March in Glen Ellyn, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:17 pm CDT.

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

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 Glen Ellyn have in March?

In Glen Ellyn, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Glen Ellyn?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Glen Ellyn is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Glen Ellyn, IL

Average temperature in March - Glen Ellyn, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Glen Ellyn, IL

Average pressure in March - Glen Ellyn, 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
Glen Ellyn, IL

Average wind speed in March - Glen Ellyn, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Glen Ellyn, IL

Average humidity in March - Glen Ellyn, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Glen Ellyn, IL

Average rainfall in March - Glen Ellyn, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (1.65").

Average rainfall days in March
Glen Ellyn, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Glen Ellyn, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Glen Ellyn, IL

Average snowfall in March - Glen Ellyn, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Glen Ellyn, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Glen Ellyn, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Glen Ellyn, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Glen Ellyn, 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 August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Glen Ellyn, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Glen Ellyn, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Glen Ellyn, IL

Average UV index in March - Glen Ellyn, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

Average cloud cover in March
Glen Ellyn, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Glen Ellyn, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Glen Ellyn, IL

Average visibility in March - Glen Ellyn, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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