March weather forecast
Horseshoe, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Horseshoe, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39.2°F (4°C) and an average high of 55°F (12.8°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature increases in March, moving from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in February to a fresh 55°F (12.8°C). In March, Horseshoe experiences a temperature dip to an average of 39.2°F (4°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Horseshoe, during March, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation. In Horseshoe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.6 days and collects up to 36.02" (915mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Horseshoe, in March, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.26" (32mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.7 snowfall days, and 6.57" (167mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Horseshoe, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 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 Horseshoe 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 the average person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 55°F (12.8°C) and a low-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in Horseshoe in March?

In Horseshoe, in March, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Horseshoe, during March, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Horseshoe have in March?

In Horseshoe, 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 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 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 many hours of sunshine does Horseshoe have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Horseshoe, IL

Average temperature in March - Horseshoe, 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
Horseshoe, IL

Average pressure in March - Horseshoe, 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
Horseshoe, IL

Average wind speed in March - Horseshoe, 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
Horseshoe, IL

Average humidity in March - Horseshoe, 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
Horseshoe, IL

Average rainfall in March - Horseshoe, 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
Horseshoe, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Horseshoe, 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
Horseshoe, IL

Average snowfall in March - Horseshoe, 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
Horseshoe, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Horseshoe, 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
Horseshoe, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Horseshoe, 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
Horseshoe, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Horseshoe, 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
Horseshoe, IL

Average UV index in March - Horseshoe, 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
Horseshoe, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Horseshoe, 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
Horseshoe, IL

Average visibility in March - Horseshoe, 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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