March weather forecast
Lansing, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Lansing, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.6°F (7°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

March's arrival brings a change in high-temperatures, moving from an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C) in February to a frosty 44.6°F (7°C). March witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Lansing, in March, during 11.5 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 150.7 rainfall days, and 25.31" (643mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lansing, in March, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow. In Lansing, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.3 days and aggregates up to 14.02" (356mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:14 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 in Lansing is 5.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During March, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

Lansing in March has an average high-temperature of 44.6°F (7°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How many days does it rain in March?

In Lansing, in March, during 11.5 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Lansing, in March, during 6.3 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:14 pm CDT.

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

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 Lansing have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Lansing, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in March
Lansing, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Lansing, IL

Average wind speed in March - Lansing, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Lansing, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Lansing, IL

Average rainfall in March - Lansing, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in March
Lansing, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Lansing, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lansing, IL

Average snowfall in March - Lansing, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lansing, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Lansing, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 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
Lansing, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Lansing, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lansing, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Lansing, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Lansing, IL

Average UV index in March - Lansing, 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
Lansing, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Lansing, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Lansing, IL

Average visibility in March - Lansing, 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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