March weather forecast
Old Shawneetown, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Old Shawneetown, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.4°F (13°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature increases in March, moving from a frosty 44.6°F (7°C) in February to a refreshing 55.4°F (13°C). An average low-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) is recorded during the nights in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Old Shawneetown, during March, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. In Old Shawneetown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.3 days and collects up to 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout March, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 15.9 snowfall days, and 3.58" (91mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Old Shawneetown, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:14 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 Old Shawneetown, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Old Shawneetown, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Old Shawneetown, is 55.4°F (13°C) and the average low-temperature is 39.6°F (4.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Old Shawneetown, during March, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Old Shawneetown, Illinois, in March, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Old Shawneetown have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Old Shawneetown?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:14 pm CDT.

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

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 Old Shawneetown, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Old Shawneetown, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average temperature in March - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average pressure in March - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average wind speed in March - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average humidity in March - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average rainfall in March - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in March
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average snowfall in March - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Old Shawneetown, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average UV index in March - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Old Shawneetown, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Old Shawneetown, IL

Average visibility in March - Old Shawneetown, 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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