March weather forecast
Gurnee, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Gurnee, is a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

Gurnee sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of March, moving from February's freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) to a cold 41.2°F (5.1°C). Gurnee's temperature in March lowers to a consistent average of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In Gurnee, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Gurnee, Illinois, in March, during 10.5 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.5 rainfall days, and 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Gurnee, in March, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Gurnee, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.5 days and aggregates up to 9.37" (238mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Gurnee is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 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 Gurnee, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 41.2°F (5.1°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Gurnee, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout March, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, in Gurnee, Illinois, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout March, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Gurnee have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Gurnee?

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 7:16 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 6h.

How high is the UV index in March in Gurnee?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Gurnee is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Gurnee, IL

Average temperature in March - Gurnee, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Gurnee, IL

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

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

Average wind speed in March
Gurnee, IL

Average wind speed in March - Gurnee, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Gurnee, IL

Average humidity in March - Gurnee, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Gurnee, IL

Average rainfall in March - Gurnee, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and August (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").

Average rainfall days in March
Gurnee, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Gurnee, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Gurnee, IL

Average snowfall in March - Gurnee, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Gurnee, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Gurnee, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gurnee, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Gurnee, 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: 6h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Gurnee, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Gurnee, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Gurnee, IL

Average UV index in March - Gurnee, 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
Gurnee, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Gurnee, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Gurnee, IL

Average visibility in March - Gurnee, 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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