March weather forecast
Melvin, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Melvin, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.4°F (9.1°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

March's onset is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C) in February to a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C). Melvin, in March, observes a steady average low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Melvin, during March, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 126.2 rainfall days, and 14.96" (380mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Melvin, in March, during 3.4 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.4 snowfall days, and 4.69" (119mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Melvin, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:17 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 Melvin, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

In Melvin, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. 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: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In Melvin, in March, the average high-temperature is 48.4°F (9.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Melvin, during March, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Melvin, Illinois, in March, during 3.4 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:44 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:17 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 Melvin have in March?

In Melvin, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Melvin, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Melvin, IL

Average pressure in March - Melvin, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Melvin, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Melvin, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Melvin, IL

Average rainfall in March - Melvin, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.75").

Average rainfall days in March
Melvin, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Melvin, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Melvin, IL

Average snowfall in March - Melvin, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Melvin, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Melvin, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Melvin, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Melvin, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Melvin, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Melvin, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Melvin, IL

Average UV index in March - Melvin, 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 December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Melvin, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Melvin, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Melvin, IL

Average visibility in March - Melvin, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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