March weather forecast
Jacksonville, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Jacksonville, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.4°F (10.8°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

Jacksonville, Illinois, sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of March, moving from February's icy 38.3°F (3.5°C) to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). Jacksonville's average low-temperature in March is measured at an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Jacksonville, in March, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Jacksonville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.2 days and collects up to 29.37" (746mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Jacksonville. In Jacksonville, in March, during 3.3 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.3 snowfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) 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 6:32 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:24 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 Jacksonville, the average sunshine in March is 6.6h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Jacksonville in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Jacksonville, is 51.4°F (10.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Jacksonville, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout March, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Jacksonville, Illinois, in March, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Jacksonville have in March?

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 6:32 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:24 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Jacksonville?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Jacksonville, IL

Average temperature in March - Jacksonville, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in March
Jacksonville, IL

Average pressure in March - Jacksonville, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Jacksonville, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Jacksonville, IL

Average humidity in March - Jacksonville, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Jacksonville, IL

Average rainfall in March - Jacksonville, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").

Average rainfall days in March
Jacksonville, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Jacksonville, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Jacksonville, IL

Average snowfall in March - Jacksonville, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Jacksonville, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Jacksonville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
Jacksonville, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Jacksonville, IL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Jacksonville, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Jacksonville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Jacksonville, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Jacksonville, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Jacksonville, IL

Average visibility in March - Jacksonville, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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