March weather forecast
Hartford, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Hartford, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 53.4°F (11.9°C) and 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

The start of March signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 41°F (5°C) in February to a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C). Hartford's average low-temperature in March is measured at a wintry 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Humidity

In Hartford, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout March, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hartford, there are 138 rainfall days, and 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hartford are January through April, November and December. In Hartford, in March, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Hartford, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.6 days and aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:23 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 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 in March translates into these instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Hartford, is 53.4°F (11.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 37.2°F (2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Hartford, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout March, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Hartford, in March, during 2 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Hartford have in March?

In Hartford, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:23 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 Hartford have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Hartford, IL

Average temperature in March - Hartford, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Hartford, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Hartford, IL

Average wind speed in March - Hartford, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Hartford, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Hartford, IL

Average rainfall in March - Hartford, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in March
Hartford, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Hartford, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Hartford, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Hartford, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Hartford, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 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
Hartford, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Hartford, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Hartford, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Hartford, IL

Average UV index in March - Hartford, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Hartford, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Hartford, 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 June, July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Hartford, IL

Average visibility in March - Hartford, 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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