March weather forecast
Montrose, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Montrose, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C) and an average high of 52°F (11.1°C).

Temperature

The shift into March is accompanied by a temperature increase, with the average high-temperature rising from a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C) in February to a fresh 52°F (11.1°C). During the month of March, Montrose experiences a steady low-temperature average of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Montrose is 76%.

Rainfall

In Montrose, in March, during 12.3 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.9 rainfall days, and 21.89" (556mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Montrose, during March, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Montrose, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.7 days and aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) 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 6:24 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:16 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 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

Montrose in March has an average high-temperature of 52°F (11.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Montrose, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout March, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Montrose, in March, during 2.3 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Montrose have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Montrose?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:16 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Montrose, IL

Average temperature in March - Montrose, 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 (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

Average pressure in March
Montrose, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Montrose, IL

Average wind speed in March - Montrose, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Montrose, IL

Average humidity in March - Montrose, 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
Montrose, IL

Average rainfall in March - Montrose, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.06").

Average rainfall days in March
Montrose, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Montrose, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Montrose, IL

Average snowfall in March - Montrose, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Montrose, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Montrose, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 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
Montrose, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Montrose, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Montrose, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Montrose, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Montrose, IL

Average UV index in March - Montrose, 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
Montrose, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Montrose, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Montrose, IL

Average visibility in March - Montrose, 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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