March weather forecast
Olive Branch, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Olive Branch, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.8°F (13.8°C) and min 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

As February transitions into March, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) to a mild 56.8°F (13.8°C). Olive Branch experiences an average low-temperature reading of 40.6°F (4.8°C) throughout March.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Olive Branch are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In March, in Olive Branch, the rain falls for 15.4 days. Throughout March, 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.5 rainfall days, and 36.77" (934mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Olive Branch, during March, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.4 snowfall days, and 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:43 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in March leads to these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Olive Branch in March?

The high-temperature in Olive Branch during March is 56.8°F (13.8°C) and the low-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Olive Branch?

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in March in Olive Branch?

In Olive Branch, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March in Olive Branch?

In Olive Branch, in March, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 3.94" (100mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Olive Branch?

In March, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Olive Branch have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Olive Branch?

On the first day of March in Olive Branch, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:19 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Olive Branch, Illinois, 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 Olive Branch have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Olive Branch is 6.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Olive Branch?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Olive Branch, Illinois, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Olive Branch, IL

Average temperature in March - Olive Branch, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Olive Branch, IL

Average pressure in March - Olive Branch, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Olive Branch, IL

Average wind speed in March - Olive Branch, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Olive Branch, IL

Average humidity in March - Olive Branch, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Olive Branch, IL

Average rainfall in March - Olive Branch, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in March
Olive Branch, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Olive Branch, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Olive Branch, IL

Average snowfall in March - Olive Branch, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Olive Branch, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Olive Branch, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Olive Branch, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Olive Branch, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Olive Branch, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Olive Branch, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Olive Branch, IL

Average UV index in March - Olive Branch, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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
Olive Branch, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Olive Branch, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
Olive Branch, IL

Average visibility in March - Olive Branch, 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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