March weather forecast
New Grand Chain, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in New Grand Chain, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.8°F (13.2°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

In New Grand Chain, stepping into March brings a temperature increase, moving up from February's frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) to a mild 55.8°F (13.2°C). New Grand Chain, in March, experiences an average temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In New Grand Chain, during March, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. In New Grand Chain, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.3 days and collects up to 13.03" (331mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in March, New Grand Chain aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11 snowfall days, and 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In New Grand Chain, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in New Grand Chain, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:18 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 Grand Chain, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in March, in New Grand Chain, is 55.8°F (13.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C).

What are the most humid months?

March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in March, New Grand Chain aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does New Grand Chain have in March?

In New Grand Chain, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:18 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 New Grand Chain have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in New Grand Chain, Illinois, is 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
New Grand Chain, IL

Average temperature in March - New Grand Chain, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 55.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39.7°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 (27°F).

Average pressure in March
New Grand Chain, IL

Average pressure in March - New Grand Chain, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
New Grand Chain, IL

Average wind speed in March - New Grand Chain, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
New Grand Chain, IL

Average humidity in March - New Grand Chain, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
New Grand Chain, IL

Average rainfall in March - New Grand Chain, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
New Grand Chain, IL

Average rainfall days in March - New Grand Chain, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and December (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
New Grand Chain, IL

Average snowfall in March - New Grand Chain, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
New Grand Chain, IL

Average snowfall days in March - New Grand Chain, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
New Grand Chain, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - New Grand Chain, IL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
New Grand Chain, IL

Average sunshine days in March - New Grand Chain, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.8 days).

Average UV index in March
New Grand Chain, IL

Average UV index in March - New Grand Chain, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
New Grand Chain, IL

Average cloud cover in March - New Grand Chain, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
New Grand Chain, IL

Average visibility in March - New Grand Chain, 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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