March weather forecast
Joy, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Joy, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 47.7°F (8.7°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March sees an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an icy 33.6°F (0.9°C) to a chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C). Joy's nights in March cool down to an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Joy, in March, during 10.4 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Joy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.3 days and collects up to 17.72" (450mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Joy, in March, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Joy, Illinois, there are 26.3 snowfall days, and 7.64" (194mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Joy, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Joy, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:28 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 Joy is 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Joy is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During March, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Joy?

In Joy, 47.7°F (8.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.5°F (0.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Joy?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Joy?

In March, in Joy, Illinois, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout March, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Joy?

In Joy, during March, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Joy have in March?

In March, the average day length in Joy is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Joy?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:28 pm CDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Joy?

In Joy, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Joy, IL

Average temperature in March - Joy, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Joy, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Joy, IL

Average wind speed in March - Joy, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Joy, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Joy, IL

Average rainfall in March - Joy, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in March
Joy, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Joy, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Joy, IL

Average snowfall in March - Joy, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Joy, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Joy, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Joy, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Joy, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Joy, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Joy, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Joy, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Joy, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Joy, IL

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

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

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