March weather forecast
New Canton, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in New Canton, is a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 52.2°F (11.2°C) and min 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March sees an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C) to a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C). An average minimum temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) marks the month of March in New Canton.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In New Canton, in March, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in New Canton, there are 142.7 rainfall days, and 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In New Canton, during March, snow falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in New Canton, there are 26.1 snowfall days, and 9.45" (240mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in New Canton is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:27 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 New Canton, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

During March, New Canton experiences an average high-temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C) and a low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°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 13 days. Throughout March, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In New Canton, in March, during 3.6 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does New Canton have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:27 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?

In March, the average sunshine duration in New Canton is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March in New Canton?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
New Canton, IL

Average temperature in March - New Canton, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in March
New Canton, IL

Average pressure in March - New Canton, 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
New Canton, IL

Average wind speed in March - New Canton, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

Average humidity in March
New Canton, IL

Average humidity in March - New Canton, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

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

Average rainfall in March
New Canton, IL

Average rainfall in March - New Canton, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

Average rainfall days in March
New Canton, IL

Average rainfall days in March - New Canton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
New Canton, IL

Average snowfall in March - New Canton, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
New Canton, IL

Average snowfall days in March - New Canton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
New Canton, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - New Canton, 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 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
New Canton, IL

Average sunshine days in March - New Canton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in March
New Canton, IL

Average UV index in March - New Canton, 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
New Canton, IL

Average cloud cover in March - New Canton, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

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 30).

Average visibility in March
New Canton, IL

Average visibility in March - New Canton, 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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