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 transition into March, Olympia Fields experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from an icy 33.1°F (0.6°C) in February to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Olympia Fields's temperature lowers to a mean of 32.4°F (0.2°C) during the nights in March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout March, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Olympia Fields, in March, snow falls for 6.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 44.6 snowfall days, and 16.46" (418mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Olympia Fields, Illinois, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 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
The average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in March?
How many days does it rain in March?
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How many hours of daylight does Olympia Fields have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How long on average sun shines in March?
What is the UV index reading in March in Olympia Fields?
Average temperature in March
Olympia Fields, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 45.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°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 (18.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Olympia Fields, 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
Olympia Fields, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Olympia Fields, 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 (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Olympia Fields, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").
Average rainfall days in March
Olympia Fields, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Olympia Fields, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Olympia Fields, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Olympia Fields, 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 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Olympia Fields, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Olympia Fields, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Olympia Fields, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Olympia Fields, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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