March weather forecast
Knoxville, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Knoxville, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 48°F (8.9°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

March marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cold 34.7°F (1.5°C) to a frosty 48°F (8.9°C). Knoxville records a mean low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Knoxville, during March, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.9 rainfall days, and 11.14" (283mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Knoxville, in March, during 3.2 snowfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Knoxville, during the entire year, snow falls for 28 days and aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Knoxville, Illinois, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:25 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 Knoxville, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Knoxville, is 48°F (8.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How many days does it rain in March?

In Knoxville, in March, during 9.3 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Knoxville, in March, snow falls for 3.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:25 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 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Knoxville?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Knoxville, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.9°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 (17.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Knoxville, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Knoxville, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Knoxville, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Knoxville, IL

Average rainfall in March - Knoxville, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Knoxville, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Knoxville, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Knoxville, IL

Average snowfall in March - Knoxville, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Knoxville, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Knoxville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Knoxville, IL

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

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Knoxville, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Knoxville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Knoxville, IL

Average UV index in March - Knoxville, 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 December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Knoxville, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Knoxville, IL

Average visibility in March - Knoxville, 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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