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's arrival coincides with a temperature rise, moving from February's cold 39.4°F (4.1°C) to a fresh 52°F (11.1°C). During the March nights, an average temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) is observed.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout March, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.5 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Modesto, in March, during 2.9 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Modesto, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.5 days and aggregates up to 9.09" (231mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Modesto, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:23 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 6.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Modesto is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in March
Modesto, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 52°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Modesto, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Modesto, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in March
Modesto, IL
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Modesto, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.73").
Average rainfall days in March
Modesto, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Modesto, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.14"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Modesto, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
Modesto, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Modesto, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Modesto, 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
Modesto, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Modesto, 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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