March weather forecast
Kansas, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Kansas, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 36°F (2.2°C) and max 50.4°F (10.2°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C) to a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C). March nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a cold 36°F (2.2°C).

Humidity

In Kansas, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 133.4 rainfall days, and 19.49" (495mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Kansas, Illinois, in March, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.7 snowfall days, and 5.2" (132mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 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 is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 50.4°F (10.2°C) and a low-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Kansas, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Kansas, in March, during 3.3 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Kansas have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 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 in Kansas, 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 Kansas have in March?

In Kansas, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Kansas?

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

Average temperature in March - Kansas, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Kansas, IL

Average pressure in March - Kansas, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Kansas, IL

Average wind speed in March - Kansas, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Kansas, IL

Average humidity in March - Kansas, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

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

Average rainfall in March
Kansas, IL

Average rainfall in March - Kansas, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.94").

Average rainfall days in March
Kansas, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Kansas, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Kansas, IL

Average snowfall in March - Kansas, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Kansas, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 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
Kansas, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Kansas, 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 2min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Kansas, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Kansas, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Kansas, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Kansas, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Kansas, 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 June, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Kansas, IL

Average visibility in March - Kansas, 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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