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
The onset of March marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 33.1°F (0.6°C) in February to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C). During the month of March, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 32.4°F (0.2°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout March, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Orion, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.6 days and collects up to 27.99" (711mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Orion are January through April, October through December. In Orion, in March, during 4.8 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.5 snowfall days, and 13.5" (343mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:26 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 6.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: An average UV index of 3 in March transforms into this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average March temperature?
What is the average humidity in March in Orion?
How many days does it rain in March?
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How many hours of daylight does Orion 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 intensity in March?
Average temperature in March
Orion, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Orion, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Orion, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Orion, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Orion, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.26").
Average rainfall days in March
Orion, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Orion, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.73"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Orion, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Orion, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Orion, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Orion, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Orion, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Orion, 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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