March weather forecast
Herald, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Herald, is a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.5°F (12.5°C) and min 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

March's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) in February to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). During March, an average low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) is observed.

Humidity

In Herald, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Herald, in March, during 9.1 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Herald, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.2 days and collects up to 8.7" (221mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in March, Herald aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.1 snowfall days, and 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:15 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

The average sunshine in March in Herald is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Herald?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Herald during March are 54.5°F (12.5°C) and 39°F (3.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Herald, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Herald, during March, the rain falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in March, Herald aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Herald have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:15 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?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Herald, IL

Average temperature in March - Herald, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Herald, IL

Average pressure in March - Herald, 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
Herald, IL

Average wind speed in March - Herald, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Herald, IL

Average humidity in March - Herald, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Herald, IL

Average rainfall in March - Herald, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in March
Herald, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Herald, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Herald, IL

Average snowfall in March - Herald, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.16"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Herald, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Herald, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Herald, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Herald, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Herald, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Herald, IL

Average UV index in March - Herald, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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
Herald, IL

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Herald, IL

Average visibility in March - Herald, 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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