March weather forecast
Marietta, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Marietta, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

As Marietta transitions into March, the average high-temperature shows a change, moving from an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C) in February to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C). Marietta's average low-temperature is measured at a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C) during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Marietta is 75%.

Rainfall

In Marietta, in March, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Marietta, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.7 days and collects up to 22.48" (571mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Marietta are January through April, October through December. In March, in Marietta, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout March, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated. In Marietta, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.4 days and aggregates up to 9.21" (234mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Marietta, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:25 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 Marietta, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Marietta, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Marietta?

In Marietta, 49.6°F (9.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.3°F (1.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Marietta?

In Marietta, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in Marietta in March?

In Marietta, in March, during 11.9 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Marietta in March?

In Marietta, in March, during 3.3 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Marietta have in March?

The average day length in March in Marietta, Illinois, is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Marietta?

On the first day of March in Marietta, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:25 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Marietta, 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 Marietta?

In Marietta, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Marietta?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Marietta is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Marietta, IL

Average temperature in March - Marietta, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.3°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 (19.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Marietta, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Marietta, IL

Average wind speed in March - Marietta, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Marietta, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Marietta, IL

Average rainfall in March - Marietta, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.94").

Average rainfall days in March
Marietta, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Marietta, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Marietta, IL

Average snowfall in March - Marietta, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Marietta, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Marietta, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 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
Marietta, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Marietta, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Marietta, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Marietta, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Marietta, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Marietta, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Marietta, IL

Average visibility in March - Marietta, 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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