March weather forecast
Oconee, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Oconee, is a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

As February transitions into March, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from an icy 39.2°F (4°C) to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C). The average temperature during March nights is registered at a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Humidity

In Oconee, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Oconee, during March, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In Oconee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.9 days and collects up to 17.6" (447mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Oconee, in March, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.4 snowfall days, and 5.2" (132mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Oconee, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:19 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 Oconee, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

In Oconee, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and a low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Oconee?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Oconee, during March, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Oconee, during March, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Oconee have in March?

In Oconee, 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 6:27 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:19 pm CDT.

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

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 Oconee have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Oconee, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Oconee, IL

Average temperature in March - Oconee, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Oconee, IL

Average pressure in March - Oconee, 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
Oconee, IL

Average wind speed in March - Oconee, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Oconee, IL

Average humidity in March - Oconee, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Oconee, IL

Average rainfall in March - Oconee, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.98").

Average rainfall days in March
Oconee, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Oconee, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Oconee, IL

Average snowfall in March - Oconee, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Oconee, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Oconee, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (6.3 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
Oconee, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Oconee, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Oconee, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Oconee, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Oconee, IL

Average UV index in March - Oconee, 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
Oconee, IL

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Oconee, IL

Average visibility in March - Oconee, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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