March weather forecast
Highwood, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Highwood, is a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

Highwood, Illinois, sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of March, moving from February's freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C) to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). Highwood's average low-temperature during March nights is observed to be a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Highwood, during March, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.1 rainfall days, and 30.24" (768mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Highwood are January through April, October through December. In March, in Highwood, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.9 snowfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Highwood, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 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 in Highwood is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in March leads to these guidelines:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Highwood?

The high-temperature during March is 41.5°F (5.3°C) and the low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Highwood?

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How many days does it rain in March in Highwood?

In Highwood, Illinois, in March, during 11.3 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Highwood in March?

In Highwood, in March, during 5.8 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Highwood?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Highwood?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:16 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Highwood?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Highwood, Illinois, 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 Highwood have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Highwood?

In Highwood, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Highwood, IL

Average temperature in March - Highwood, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Highwood, IL

Average pressure in March - Highwood, 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
Highwood, IL

Average wind speed in March - Highwood, 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 (7.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Highwood, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Highwood, IL

Average rainfall in March - Highwood, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.77"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.3").

Average rainfall days in March
Highwood, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Highwood, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Highwood, IL

Average snowfall in March - Highwood, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Highwood, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Highwood, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 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
Highwood, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Highwood, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Highwood, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Highwood, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Highwood, IL

Average UV index in March - Highwood, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Highwood, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Highwood, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

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

Average visibility in March
Highwood, IL

Average visibility in March - Highwood, 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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