March weather forecast
Greenfield, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Greenfield, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.5°F (2.5°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

March's arrival is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 39.6°F (4.2°C) in February to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). The average temperature during March nights dips to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout March, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Greenfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.6 days and collects up to 14.17" (360mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Greenfield are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Greenfield. During 2.2 snowfall days, in March, Greenfield aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Greenfield, there are 19.1 snowfall days, and 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Greenfield is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Greenfield, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:24 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 6.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Greenfield is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Greenfield?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Greenfield, is 52.3°F (11.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Greenfield?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March in Greenfield?

In Greenfield, Illinois, in March, during 10.3 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Greenfield?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.2 snowfall days, in March, Greenfield aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Greenfield have in March?

The average day length in March in Greenfield is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Greenfield?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Greenfield, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:24 pm CDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Greenfield?

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

Average temperature in March - Greenfield, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Greenfield, IL

Average pressure in March - Greenfield, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Greenfield, IL

Average wind speed in March - Greenfield, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Greenfield, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Greenfield, IL

Average rainfall in March - Greenfield, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.67").

Average rainfall days in March
Greenfield, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Greenfield, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Greenfield, IL

Average snowfall in March - Greenfield, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Greenfield, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Greenfield, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 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
Greenfield, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Greenfield, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Greenfield, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Greenfield, IL

Average UV index in March - Greenfield, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Greenfield, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Greenfield, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

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

Average visibility in March
Greenfield, IL

Average visibility in March - Greenfield, 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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