March weather forecast
Oraville, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Oraville, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 55.2°F (12.9°C) and an average low of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in February to a cool 55.2°F (12.9°C). Oraville encounters an average low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) during March nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 15.2 days. Throughout March, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Oraville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.6 days and collects up to 34.69" (881mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Oraville, in March, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.9 snowfall days, and 5.71" (145mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

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 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:20 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in March leads to these recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C) and a low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Oraville, in March, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout March, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Oraville have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:51 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:20 pm CDT.

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

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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Oraville, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Oraville, IL

Average temperature in March - Oraville, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Oraville, IL

Average pressure in March - Oraville, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Oraville, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Oraville, IL

Average humidity in March - Oraville, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Oraville, IL

Average rainfall in March - Oraville, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in March
Oraville, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Oraville, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Oraville, IL

Average snowfall in March - Oraville, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Oraville, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Oraville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Oraville, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Oraville, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Oraville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Oraville, IL

Average UV index in March - Oraville, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Oraville, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Oraville, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Oraville, IL

Average visibility in March - Oraville, 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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