March weather forecast
Maple Park, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Maple Park, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 44.6°F (7°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during March moves from February's freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) to a frosty 44.6°F (7°C). Throughout the month of March, Maple Park reports a steady low-temperature average of 30.2°F (-1°C).

Humidity

In Maple Park, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Maple Park, Illinois, in March, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.6 rainfall days, and 32.09" (815mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout March, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44.3 snowfall days, and 17.87" (454mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Maple Park, Illinois, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 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 March, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

In Maple Park, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

Maple Park in March has an average high-temperature of 44.6°F (7°C) and an average low-temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Maple Park, in March, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout March, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Maple Park, 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 6:27 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

How high is the UV index 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 snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Maple Park, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.2°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 (15.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Maple Park, IL

Average pressure in March - Maple Park, 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
Maple Park, IL

Average wind speed in March - Maple Park, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Maple Park, IL

Average humidity in March - Maple Park, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Maple Park, IL

Average rainfall in March - Maple Park, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.65").

Average rainfall days in March
Maple Park, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Maple Park, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Maple Park, IL

Average snowfall in March - Maple Park, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Maple Park, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Maple Park, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Maple Park, IL

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Maple Park, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Maple Park, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Maple Park, IL

Average UV index in March - Maple Park, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

Average cloud cover in March
Maple Park, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Maple Park, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Maple Park, IL

Average visibility in March - Maple Park, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and September (5mi).

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