March weather forecast
Media, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Media, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.4°F (0.8°C) and max 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Temperature

March brings a temperature increase, with average high-temperatures moving from February's cold 34.9°F (1.6°C) to a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C). Throughout March, Media's nights cool down to an average of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout March, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 150.9 rainfall days, and 30.87" (784mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Media, in March, during 4.4 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Media, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.6 days and aggregates up to 13.66" (347mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Media, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:27 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 Media, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Media is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Media?

In Media, in March, the average high-temperature is 48.6°F (9.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Media?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in Media in March?

In Media, Illinois, during March, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Media in March?

In Media, Illinois, during March, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Media have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Media?

On the first day of March in Media, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:27 pm CDT.

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

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

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Media?

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

Average temperature in March - Media, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.4°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 (17.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Media, IL

Average pressure in March - Media, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Media, IL

Average wind speed in March - Media, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Media, IL

Average humidity in March - Media, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Media, IL

Average rainfall in March - Media, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.46").

Average rainfall days in March
Media, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Media, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Media, IL

Average snowfall in March - Media, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Media, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Media, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Media, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Media, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Media, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Media, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Media, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Media, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Media, IL

Average visibility in March - Media, 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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