March weather forecast
Mount Zion, IL

Share

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Mount Zion, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 35.6°F (2°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Mount Zion's weather sees a temperature rise, transitioning from a wintry 37.8°F (3.2°C) in February to a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C). Mount Zion, in March, witnesses an average low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Mount Zion, in March, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 1.3" (33mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mount Zion, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.2 days and collects up to 16.34" (415mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Mount Zion, during March, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.1 snowfall days, and 5.67" (144mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Mount Zion is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Mount Zion, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:19 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 in Mount Zion is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Mount Zion is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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 Zion?

During March, Mount Zion experiences an average high-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and a low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Mount Zion?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in Mount Zion in March?

In March, in Mount Zion, Illinois, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout March, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Mount Zion?

In Mount Zion, Illinois, in March, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

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

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

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Mount Zion, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:19 pm CDT.

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

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 Zion have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Mount Zion, Illinois, is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Mount Zion?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Mount Zion, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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 Zion, IL

Average temperature in March - Mount Zion, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Mount Zion, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Mount Zion, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Mount Zion, IL

Average humidity in March - Mount Zion, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Mount Zion, IL

Average rainfall in March - Mount Zion, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.87").

Average rainfall days in March
Mount Zion, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Mount Zion, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Mount Zion, IL

Average snowfall in March - Mount Zion, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Mount Zion, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Mount Zion, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 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
Mount Zion, IL

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mount Zion, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Mount Zion, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Mount Zion, IL

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

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Mount Zion, IL

Average visibility in March - Mount Zion, 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).

Mount Zion, Illinois, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location