March weather forecast
Mount Olive, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Mount Olive, is a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 52.3°F (11.3°C) and min 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

The transition to March introduces an increase in the average high-temperature, shifting from a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C) in February to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C). Mount Olive witnesses an average low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mount Olive, there are 121.4 rainfall days, and 14.72" (374mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.5 snowfall days, in March, Mount Olive aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Mount Olive, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Mount Olive, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:22 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 Mount Olive, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in March leads to these recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Mount Olive?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Mount Olive, is 52.3°F (11.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Mount Olive, in March, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Mount Olive?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.5 snowfall days, in March, Mount Olive aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Olive have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:22 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 Mount Olive have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Mount Olive, IL

Average temperature in March - Mount Olive, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Mount Olive, IL

Average pressure in March - Mount Olive, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Mount Olive, IL

Average wind speed in March - Mount Olive, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Mount Olive, IL

Average humidity in March - Mount Olive, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Mount Olive, IL

Average rainfall in March - Mount Olive, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in March
Mount Olive, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Mount Olive, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Mount Olive, IL

Average snowfall in March - Mount Olive, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Mount Olive, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Mount Olive, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Mount Olive, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Mount Olive, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mount Olive, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Mount Olive, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Mount Olive, IL

Average UV index in March - Mount Olive, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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
Mount Olive, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Mount Olive, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Mount Olive, IL

Average visibility in March - Mount Olive, 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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