Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The shift into March brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C) in February to a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C). An average nighttime temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) is noted during the month of March.Humidity
In Grant Park, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Grant Park, in March, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Grant Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132 days and collects up to 15.16" (385mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Grant Park, in March, during 5.3 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.5 snowfall days, and 5.28" (134mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 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 is 6.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does it rain in Grant Park in March?
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When are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How many hours of sunshine does Grant Park have in March?
What is the UV index reading in March?
Average temperature in March
Grant Park, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 47.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Grant Park, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Grant Park, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Grant Park, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Grant Park, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
Grant Park, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Grant Park, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Grant Park, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Grant Park, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Grant Park, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Grant Park, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Grant Park, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Grant Park, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
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