March weather forecast
Lake Catherine, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Lake Catherine, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average high of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in March, with an increase from a subzero cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) in February to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). Lake Catherine experiences an average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) in the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Lake Catherine, in March, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.6 rainfall days, and 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lake Catherine, in March, during 5.8 snowfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lake Catherine, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.2 days and aggregates up to 15.59" (396mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:17 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 5.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

In Lake Catherine, in March, the average high-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March in Lake Catherine?

In Lake Catherine, Illinois, in March, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Lake Catherine, in March, during 5.8 snowfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Lake Catherine have in March?

In Lake Catherine, 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 6:26 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:17 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Lake Catherine?

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 Lake Catherine have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Lake Catherine, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Lake Catherine, IL

Average temperature in March - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Lake Catherine, IL

Average pressure in March - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Lake Catherine, IL

Average wind speed in March - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph

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 August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Lake Catherine, IL

Average humidity in March - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Lake Catherine, IL

Average rainfall in March - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.06").

Average rainfall days in March
Lake Catherine, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lake Catherine, IL

Average snowfall in March - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lake Catherine, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Lake Catherine, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lake Catherine, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Lake Catherine, IL

Average UV index in March - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Lake Catherine, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Lake Catherine, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Lake Catherine, IL

Average visibility in March - Lake Catherine, 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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