March weather forecast
Golden Gate, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Golden Gate, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

The start of March is characterized by an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 42.8°F (6°C) in February to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). In March, the recorded average low-temperature in Golden Gate is a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout March, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 109.3 rainfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, Golden Gate aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Golden Gate, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.4 days and aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Golden Gate is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:15 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 Golden Gate is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In Golden Gate, 54.1°F (12.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.5°F (3.6°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Golden Gate, in March, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, Golden Gate aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:15 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 long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Golden Gate?

In Golden Gate, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Golden Gate, IL

Average temperature in March - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in March
Golden Gate, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Golden Gate, IL

Average wind speed in March - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Golden Gate, IL

Average humidity in March - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Golden Gate, IL

Average rainfall in March - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Golden Gate, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Golden Gate, IL

Average snowfall in March - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Golden Gate, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
Golden Gate, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Golden Gate, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (14.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Golden Gate, IL

Average UV index in March - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Golden Gate, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Golden Gate, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Golden Gate, IL

Average visibility in March - Golden Gate, 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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