March weather forecast
Makanda, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Makanda, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and an average low of 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

Makanda sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of March, moving from February's frosty 44.6°F (7°C) to a refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C). In the month of March, Makanda experiences an average low-temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Makanda, in March, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Makanda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143 days and collects up to 27.44" (697mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated. In Makanda, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.9 days and aggregates up to 6.06" (154mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:19 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 Makanda, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 4 during March leads to these advisories:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Makanda, is 55.6°F (13.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 39.4°F (4.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in Makanda is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout March, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Makanda, in March, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Makanda have in March?

In Makanda, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Makanda?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:19 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 Makanda have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Makanda is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Makanda, IL

Average temperature in March - Makanda, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 55.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Makanda, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Makanda, IL

Average wind speed in March - Makanda, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Makanda, IL

Average humidity in March - Makanda, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Makanda, IL

Average rainfall in March - Makanda, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in March
Makanda, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Makanda, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Makanda, IL

Average snowfall in March - Makanda, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Makanda, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Makanda, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Makanda, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Makanda, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Makanda, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Makanda, IL

Average UV index in March - Makanda, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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

Average cloud cover in March
Makanda, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Makanda, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Makanda, IL

Average visibility in March - Makanda, 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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