March weather forecast
Lockport, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Lockport, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32°F (0°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

March's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from February's icy 33.1°F (0.6°C) to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). An average minimum temperature of 32°F (0°C) is recorded during the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Lockport, in March, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lockport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.8 days and collects up to 10.08" (256mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In March, it is snowing for 4.1 days. Throughout March, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.8 snowfall days, and 4.02" (102mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:16 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 March, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In Lockport, in March, the average high-temperature is 46°F (7.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 32°F (0°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Lockport, in March, it is raining for 8.6 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Lockport, in March, during 4.1 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:16 pm CDT.

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

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 Lockport have in March?

In Lockport, the average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

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
Lockport, IL

Average temperature in March - Lockport, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Lockport, IL

Average pressure in March - Lockport, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Lockport, IL

Average wind speed in March - Lockport, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Lockport, IL

Average humidity in March - Lockport, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Lockport, IL

Average rainfall in March - Lockport, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Lockport, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Lockport, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lockport, IL

Average snowfall in March - Lockport, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lockport, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Lockport, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 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
Lockport, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Lockport, 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: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lockport, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Lockport, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Lockport, IL

Average UV index in March - Lockport, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Lockport, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Lockport, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Lockport, IL

Average visibility in March - Lockport, 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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