March weather forecast
Jonesboro, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Jonesboro, is a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between max 55.6°F (13.1°C) and min 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

March brings a temperature increase, with average high-temperatures moving from February's chilly 44.6°F (7°C) to a moderate 55.6°F (13.1°C). During the month of March, the temperature falls to an average of 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Jonesboro, in March, during 14.1 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 143 rainfall days, and 27.44" (697mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Jonesboro, in March, during 2.2 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.9 snowfall days, and 6.06" (154mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Jonesboro, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:19 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 Jonesboro, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

In Jonesboro, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Jonesboro in March?

During March, Jonesboro experiences an average high-temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and a low-temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March in Jonesboro is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Jonesboro, in March, during 14.1 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Jonesboro, in March, during 2.2 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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 6:27 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Jonesboro, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:19 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 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Jonesboro?

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

Average temperature in March - Jonesboro, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 55.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Jonesboro, IL

Average pressure in March - Jonesboro, 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
Jonesboro, IL

Average wind speed in March - Jonesboro, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Jonesboro, IL

Average humidity in March - Jonesboro, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Jonesboro, IL

Average rainfall in March - Jonesboro, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in March
Jonesboro, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Jonesboro, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Jonesboro, IL

Average snowfall in March - Jonesboro, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Jonesboro, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Jonesboro, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Jonesboro, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Jonesboro, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Jonesboro, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Jonesboro, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Jonesboro, IL

Average UV index in March - Jonesboro, 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
Jonesboro, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Jonesboro, IL

Average visibility in March - Jonesboro, 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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