March weather forecast
Palos Park, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Palos Park, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and an average high of 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Temperature

The shift into March brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 32.7°F (0.4°C) in February to a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). Throughout March nights, Palos Park registers an average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Humidity

In Palos Park, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.9 rainfall days, and 23.11" (587mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, in Palos Park, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout March, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Palos Park, Illinois, there are 44.2 snowfall days, and 11.38" (289mm) 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 6:24 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 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 Palos Park, Illinois, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

In Palos Park, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Palos Park in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Palos Park?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in Palos Park in March?

In Palos Park, Illinois, during March, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Palos Park?

In Palos Park, Illinois, during March, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Palos Park have in March?

In March, the average day length in Palos Park is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Palos Park?

On the first day of March in Palos Park, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Palos Park, 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 Palos Park?

In Palos Park, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Palos Park?

In Palos Park, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Palos Park, IL

Average temperature in March - Palos Park, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Palos Park, IL

Average pressure in March - Palos Park, 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
Palos Park, IL

Average wind speed in March - Palos Park, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Palos Park, IL

Average humidity in March - Palos Park, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Palos Park, IL

Average rainfall in March - Palos Park, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.06").

Average rainfall days in March
Palos Park, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Palos Park, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Palos Park, IL

Average snowfall in March - Palos Park, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Palos Park, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Palos Park, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Palos Park, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Palos Park, IL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Palos Park, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Palos Park, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Palos Park, IL

Average UV index in March - Palos Park, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Palos Park, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Palos Park, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Palos Park, IL

Average visibility in March - Palos Park, 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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