March weather forecast
Mount Sterling, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Mount Sterling, is a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 50.9°F (10.5°C) and min 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

March's arrival is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C) in February to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). Mount Sterling records an average temperature drop to an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C) in March.

Humidity

In Mount Sterling, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Mount Sterling, during March, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132 rainfall days, and 22.17" (563mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Mount Sterling, during March, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow. In Mount Sterling, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.8 days and aggregates up to 8.5" (216mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Mount Sterling, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Mount Sterling, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:26 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 6.4h.

UV index

In Mount Sterling, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Mount Sterling?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Mount Sterling, is 50.9°F (10.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Mount Sterling?

In Mount Sterling, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Mount Sterling?

In March, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Mount Sterling in March?

In March, in Mount Sterling, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout March, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In Mount Sterling, Illinois, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Mount Sterling?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Mount Sterling, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Mount Sterling?

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 Mount Sterling?

The average sunshine duration in March in Mount Sterling is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Mount Sterling?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Mount Sterling is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Mount Sterling, IL

Average temperature in March - Mount Sterling, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.2°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 (20.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Mount Sterling, IL

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

Average wind speed in March
Mount Sterling, IL

Average wind speed in March - Mount Sterling, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Mount Sterling, IL

Average humidity in March - Mount Sterling, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Mount Sterling, IL

Average rainfall in March - Mount Sterling, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in March
Mount Sterling, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Mount Sterling, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Mount Sterling, IL

Average snowfall in March - Mount Sterling, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Mount Sterling, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Mount Sterling, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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 Sterling, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Mount Sterling, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mount Sterling, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Mount Sterling, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Mount Sterling, IL

Average UV index in March - Mount Sterling, 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
Mount Sterling, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Mount Sterling, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Mount Sterling, IL

Average visibility in March - Mount Sterling, 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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