March weather forecast
Harwood Heights, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a cold month in Harwood Heights, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

March's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from an icy 32°F (0°C) in February to a still cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). Harwood Heights's temperature drops to an average low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Harwood Heights, during March, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 98.2 rainfall days, and 7.36" (187mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Harwood Heights, in March, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.5 snowfall days, and 3.07" (78mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, 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 Harwood Heights, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

In March, in Harwood Heights, the average high-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Harwood Heights, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in Harwood Heights in March?

In March, the rain falls for 7.1 days. Throughout March, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Harwood Heights?

In Harwood Heights, during March, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:41 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 in Harwood Heights, 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 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Harwood Heights?

In Harwood Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Harwood Heights, IL

Average temperature in March - Harwood Heights, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Harwood Heights, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Harwood Heights, IL

Average wind speed in March - Harwood Heights, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in March
Harwood Heights, IL

Average humidity in March - Harwood Heights, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Harwood Heights, IL

Average rainfall in March - Harwood Heights, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.31").

Average rainfall days in March
Harwood Heights, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Harwood Heights, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Harwood Heights, IL

Average snowfall in March - Harwood Heights, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Harwood Heights, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Harwood Heights, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Harwood Heights, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Harwood Heights, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Harwood Heights, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Harwood Heights, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 21.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Harwood Heights, IL

Average UV index in March - Harwood Heights, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Harwood Heights, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Harwood Heights, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Harwood Heights, IL

Average visibility in March - Harwood Heights, 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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