Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's wintry 33.1°F (0.6°C) to a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C). Throughout March, the average low-temperature dips to a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Manhattan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.8 days and collects up to 31.26" (794mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Manhattan, in March, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 42.2 snowfall days, and 14.65" (372mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of March, 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 5.9h.UV index
In Manhattan, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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Average temperature in March
Manhattan, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 46.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Manhattan, 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
Manhattan, 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
Manhattan, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Manhattan, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.61").
Average rainfall days in March
Manhattan, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Manhattan, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Manhattan, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 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
Manhattan, 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: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Manhattan, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Manhattan, 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
Manhattan, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in March
Manhattan, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).
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