March weather forecast
Kirkwood, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Kirkwood, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.3°F (0.7°C) and an average high of 48°F (8.9°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 34.9°F (1.6°C) in February to a chilly 48°F (8.9°C). Kirkwood's March nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.4 rainfall days, and 30.16" (766mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Kirkwood, during March, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. In Kirkwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.7 days and aggregates up to 15.31" (389mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Kirkwood, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:27 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Kirkwood, records 48°F (8.9°C), while the low-temperature is 33.3°F (0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout March, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Kirkwood have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:54 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:27 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 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Kirkwood, IL

Average temperature in March - Kirkwood, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 48°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.3°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 (17.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Kirkwood, IL

Average pressure in March - Kirkwood, 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
Kirkwood, IL

Average wind speed in March - Kirkwood, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Kirkwood, IL

Average humidity in March - Kirkwood, 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
Kirkwood, IL

Average rainfall in March - Kirkwood, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in March
Kirkwood, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Kirkwood, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Kirkwood, IL

Average snowfall in March - Kirkwood, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Kirkwood, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Kirkwood, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 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
Kirkwood, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Kirkwood, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Kirkwood, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Kirkwood, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Kirkwood, IL

Average UV index in March - Kirkwood, 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
Kirkwood, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Kirkwood, IL

Average visibility in March - Kirkwood, 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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