March weather forecast
Grand Chain, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a mild month in Grand Chain, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.8°F (13.2°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

March marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) to a mild 55.8°F (13.2°C). Grand Chain's March nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Grand Chain, there are 118.3 rainfall days, and 13.03" (331mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in March, Grand Chain aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Grand Chain, during the entire year, snow falls for 11 days and aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Grand Chain, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Grand Chain is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 4 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Grand Chain in March?

During March, Grand Chain experiences an average high-temperature of 55.8°F (13.2°C) and a low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity in Grand Chain are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in March, Grand Chain aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Grand Chain have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Grand Chain?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In Grand Chain, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Grand Chain is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Grand Chain, IL

Average temperature in March - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 55.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in March
Grand Chain, IL

Average pressure in March - Grand Chain, 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
Grand Chain, IL

Average wind speed in March - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Grand Chain, IL

Average humidity in March - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Grand Chain, IL

Average rainfall in March - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Grand Chain, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and December (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Grand Chain, IL

Average snowfall in March - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Grand Chain, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Grand Chain, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Grand Chain, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Grand Chain, IL

Average UV index in March - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Grand Chain, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Grand Chain, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Grand Chain, IL

Average visibility in March - Grand Chain, 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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