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
With the arrival of March, the average high-temperature transitions from a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C) in February to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). March is noted for a mean low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).Humidity
In Oak Forest, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Oak Forest, in March, during 8.7 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 111.8 rainfall days, and 11.18" (284mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Oak Forest are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout March, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34.2 snowfall days, and 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:15 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 Forest, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Oak Forest, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 45.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Oak Forest, 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 Forest, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Oak Forest, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Oak Forest, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Oak Forest, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Oak Forest, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Oak Forest, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Oak Forest, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min
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 Forest, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Oak Forest, IL
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Oak Forest, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Oak Forest, 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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