March weather forecast
Lafayette, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Lafayette, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.1°F (8.4°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

March shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's icy 33.3°F (0.7°C) to a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C). Lafayette registers a consistent average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Lafayette, in March, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lafayette, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.2 days and collects up to 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lafayette, in March, during 4.5 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lafayette, during the entire year, snow falls for 37 days and aggregates up to 12.91" (328mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lafayette, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:24 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 Lafayette, the average sunshine in March is 6.6h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 47.1°F (8.4°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout March, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Lafayette, in March, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lafayette have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:24 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 Lafayette, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Lafayette, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Lafayette, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Lafayette, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Lafayette, IL

Average humidity in March - Lafayette, 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
Lafayette, IL

Average rainfall in March - Lafayette, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.42").

Average rainfall days in March
Lafayette, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Lafayette, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lafayette, IL

Average snowfall in March - Lafayette, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lafayette, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Lafayette, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 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
Lafayette, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Lafayette, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lafayette, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Lafayette, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Lafayette, IL

Average UV index in March - Lafayette, 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
Lafayette, IL

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

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

Average visibility in March
Lafayette, IL

Average visibility in March - Lafayette, 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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