March weather forecast
Oak Brook, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Oak Brook, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C) in February to a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C). Oak Brook sees an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Oak Brook, in March, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Oak Brook, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.5 days and collects up to 13.74" (349mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout March, 0.59" (15mm) of snow is accumulated. In Oak Brook, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.9 days and aggregates up to 7.2" (183mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 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 Oak Brook, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In Oak Brook, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

Oak Brook in March has an average high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Oak Brook?

In Oak Brook, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Oak Brook, Illinois, in March, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Oak Brook, during March, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Oak Brook, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Oak Brook?

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 Oak Brook, the average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Oak Brook, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Oak Brook, IL

Average temperature in March - Oak Brook, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Oak Brook, IL

Average pressure in March - Oak Brook, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Oak Brook, IL

Average wind speed in March - Oak Brook, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Oak Brook, IL

Average humidity in March - Oak Brook, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Oak Brook, IL

Average rainfall in March - Oak Brook, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in March
Oak Brook, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Oak Brook, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Oak Brook, IL

Average snowfall in March - Oak Brook, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Oak Brook, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Oak Brook, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Oak Brook, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Oak Brook, IL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Oak Brook, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Oak Brook, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Oak Brook, IL

Average UV index in March - Oak Brook, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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
Oak Brook, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Oak Brook, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Oak Brook, IL

Average visibility in March - Oak Brook, 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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