March weather forecast
Morton, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Morton, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34°F (1.1°C) and max 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March signals a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 35.4°F (1.9°C) in February to a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C). Throughout March, Morton records an average temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Morton, in March, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.2 rainfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is accumulated. In Morton, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.6 days and aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Morton, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:21 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 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Morton in March?

During March, Morton experiences an average high-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and a low-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout March, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Morton, in March, during 3 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Morton?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:21 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Morton, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.3°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 (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34°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 (18.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Morton, IL

Average pressure in March - Morton, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Morton, IL

Average wind speed in March - Morton, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Morton, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Morton, IL

Average rainfall in March - Morton, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.83").

Average rainfall days in March
Morton, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Morton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Morton, IL

Average snowfall in March - Morton, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Morton, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Morton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 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
Morton, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Morton, 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 3min

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
Morton, IL

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

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Morton, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Morton, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Morton, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Morton, IL

Average visibility in March - Morton, 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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