Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
As New Athens welcomes March, the average high-temperature sees a rise, transitioning from a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C) in February to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). During March, New Athens records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in New Athens is 77%.Rainfall
In New Athens, during March, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. In New Athens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.1 days and collects up to 35.28" (896mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in New Athens. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.4 snowfall days, in March, New Athens aggregates 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In New Athens, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.2 days and aggregates up to 6.38" (162mm) of snow.Daylight
In New Athens, 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 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 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
The average sunshine in March is 6.5h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in New Athens is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in March in New Athens?
What is the average humidity in March in New Athens?
How much does it rain in New Athens in March?
What is the last month it snows in New Athens?
How many hours of daylight does New Athens have in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in New Athens?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in New Athens?
How long on average sun shines in March in New Athens?
What is the UV index reading in March in New Athens?
Average temperature in March
New Athens, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 54.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 38.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).
Average pressure in March
New Athens, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
New Athens, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).
Average humidity in March
New Athens, IL
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
New Athens, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.85").
Average rainfall days in March
New Athens, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
New Athens, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
New Athens, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
New Athens, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min
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 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
New Athens, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).
Average UV index in March
New Athens, 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
New Athens, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
New Athens, 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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