March weather forecast
Niantic, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Niantic, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50°F (10°C) and an average low of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C) to a cool 50°F (10°C). March witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Niantic, Illinois, in March, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Niantic, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.8 days and collects up to 22.24" (565mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Niantic, in March, during 2.9 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.7 snowfall days, and 7.13" (181mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Niantic, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:20 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 is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 50°F (10°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Niantic?

In Niantic, during March, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout March, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Niantic have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:20 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Niantic, IL

Average temperature in March - Niantic, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 50°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.2°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 (20.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Niantic, IL

Average pressure in March - Niantic, 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
Niantic, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Niantic, IL

Average humidity in March - Niantic, 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
Niantic, IL

Average rainfall in March - Niantic, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.1").

Average rainfall days in March
Niantic, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Niantic, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Niantic, IL

Average snowfall in March - Niantic, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Niantic, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Niantic, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Niantic, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Niantic, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Niantic, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Niantic, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Niantic, IL

Average UV index in March - Niantic, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Niantic, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Niantic, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Niantic, IL

Average visibility in March - Niantic, 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).

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