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
As Harrisburg, Illinois, enters March, the average high-temperature increases from the a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) of February to a cool 55°F (12.8°C). Harrisburg in March anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 39.2°F (4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In Harrisburg, during March, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation. In Harrisburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.6 days and collects up to 36.02" (915mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout March, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated. In Harrisburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.7 days and aggregates up to 6.57" (167mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Harrisburg is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Harrisburg, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 55°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 39.2°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 (26.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Harrisburg, IL
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Harrisburg, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 3.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in March
Harrisburg, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Harrisburg, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.26"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Harrisburg, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Harrisburg, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Harrisburg, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Harrisburg, 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
Harrisburg, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Harrisburg, 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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