March weather forecast
Glencoe, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Glencoe, is an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.3°F (5.7°C) and min 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

The shift into March is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) to an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). Glencoe usually reports an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) during the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Glencoe is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout March, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 164.7 rainfall days, and 35.28" (896mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Glencoe, during March, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Glencoe, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.6 days and aggregates up to 17.8" (452mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Glencoe, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Glencoe, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:16 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 March, the average sunshine in Glencoe is 6.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Glencoe during March?

In Glencoe, 42.3°F (5.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.5°F (-0.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Glencoe?

The average relative humidity in March in Glencoe is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March in Glencoe?

In Glencoe, Illinois, in March, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Glencoe?

In Glencoe, in March, during 6.7 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Glencoe have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Glencoe?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:16 pm CDT.

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

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

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Glencoe?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Glencoe is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Glencoe, IL

Average temperature in March - Glencoe, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Glencoe, IL

Average pressure in March - Glencoe, 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
Glencoe, IL

Average wind speed in March - Glencoe, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Glencoe, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Glencoe, IL

Average rainfall in March - Glencoe, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.01"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.65").

Average rainfall days in March
Glencoe, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Glencoe, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Glencoe, IL

Average snowfall in March - Glencoe, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Glencoe, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Glencoe, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.7 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
Glencoe, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Glencoe, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Glencoe, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Glencoe, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Glencoe, IL

Average UV index in March - Glencoe, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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

Average cloud cover in March
Glencoe, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Glencoe, 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 July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Glencoe, IL

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

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

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