March weather forecast
Iron, IL

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Weather in March

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

Temperature

Iron's transition into March is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) in February to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). Iron encounters a steady low-temperature average of 39°F (3.9°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Iron, Illinois, in March, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 100.2 rainfall days, and 8.7" (221mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in March 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

In Iron, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The high-temperature during March is 54.5°F (12.5°C) and the low-temperature is 39°F (3.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in Iron in March?

In Iron, in March, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Iron have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, 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 many hours of sunshine does Iron have in March?

In Iron, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Iron, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Iron, IL

Average temperature in March - Iron, 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
Iron, IL

Average pressure in March - Iron, 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
Iron, IL

Average wind speed in March - Iron, 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
Iron, IL

Average humidity in March - Iron, 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
Iron, IL

Average rainfall in March - Iron, 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
Iron, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Iron, 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
Iron, IL

Average snowfall in March - Iron, 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
Iron, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Iron, 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
Iron, IL

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

Average sunshine days in March - Iron, 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
Iron, IL

Average UV index in March - Iron, 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
Iron, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Iron, 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
Iron, IL

Average visibility in March - Iron, 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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