March weather forecast
Monticello, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Monticello, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.9°F (1.6°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

Monticello in March experiences an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from February's icy 37.2°F (2.9°C) to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C). Monticello reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 34.9°F (1.6°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Monticello, in March, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Monticello, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.9 days and collects up to 16.61" (422mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 23.2 snowfall days, and 5.83" (148mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:18 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In Monticello, in March, the average high-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.9°F (1.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout March, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Monticello, in March, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Monticello, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Monticello?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:18 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 Monticello have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Monticello?

In Monticello, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Monticello, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.9°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 (20.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Monticello, IL

Average pressure in March - Monticello, 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
Monticello, IL

Average wind speed in March - Monticello, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Monticello, IL

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

Average rainfall in March
Monticello, IL

Average rainfall in March - Monticello, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").

Average rainfall days in March
Monticello, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Monticello, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Monticello, IL

Average snowfall in March - Monticello, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Monticello, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Monticello, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Monticello, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Monticello, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Monticello, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Monticello, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Monticello, IL

Average UV index in March - Monticello, 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
Monticello, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Monticello, IL

Average visibility in March - Monticello, 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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