March weather forecast
La Prairie, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in La Prairie, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and an average low of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C) to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). In La Prairie, the March nights cool down to an average low of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In La Prairie, in March, during 12.9 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In La Prairie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.2 days and collects up to 23.15" (588mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In La Prairie, in March, during 4.2 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 27.6 snowfall days, and 7.95" (202mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 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 La Prairie, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in La Prairie?

The high-temperature, in March, in La Prairie, is 50.9°F (10.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 35.1°F (1.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In La Prairie, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout March, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In La Prairie, in March, during 4.2 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does La Prairie have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 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 many hours of sunshine does La Prairie have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In La Prairie, the average daily maximum UV index in March 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 temperature in March
La Prairie, IL

Average temperature in March - La Prairie, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in March
La Prairie, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
La Prairie, IL

Average wind speed in March - La Prairie, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in March
La Prairie, IL

Average humidity in March - La Prairie, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
La Prairie, IL

Average rainfall in March - La Prairie, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.02").

Average rainfall days in March
La Prairie, IL

Average rainfall days in March - La Prairie, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in March
La Prairie, IL

Average snowfall in March - La Prairie, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
La Prairie, IL

Average snowfall days in March - La Prairie, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.2 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
La Prairie, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
La Prairie, IL

Average sunshine days in March - La Prairie, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in March
La Prairie, IL

Average UV index in March - La Prairie, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

Average cloud cover in March
La Prairie, IL

Average cloud cover in March - La Prairie, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
La Prairie, IL

Average visibility in March - La Prairie, 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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