March weather forecast
Grandwood Park, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Grandwood Park, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.2°F (-1°C) and max 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in February to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). Grandwood Park's nights in March experience an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Grandwood Park, in March, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Grandwood Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.3 days and collects up to 21.97" (558mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated. In Grandwood Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.5 days and aggregates up to 13.54" (344mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Grandwood Park, Illinois, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 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 is 5.9h.

UV index

In Grandwood Park, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Grandwood Park, is 42.8°F (6°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.2°F (-1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Grandwood Park, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Grandwood Park, in March, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Grandwood Park, in March, snow falls for 7.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:17 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 many hours of sunshine does Grandwood Park have in March?

In Grandwood Park, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Grandwood Park, IL

Average temperature in March - Grandwood Park, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Grandwood Park, IL

Average pressure in March - Grandwood Park, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Grandwood Park, IL

Average wind speed in March - Grandwood Park, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Grandwood Park, IL

Average humidity in March - Grandwood Park, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Grandwood Park, IL

Average rainfall in March - Grandwood Park, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.98").

Average rainfall days in March
Grandwood Park, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Grandwood Park, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Grandwood Park, IL

Average snowfall in March - Grandwood Park, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Grandwood Park, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Grandwood Park, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Grandwood Park, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Grandwood Park, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Grandwood Park, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Grandwood Park, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Grandwood Park, IL

Average UV index in March - Grandwood Park, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Grandwood Park, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Grandwood Park, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Grandwood Park, IL

Average visibility in March - Grandwood Park, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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