March weather forecast
Park Forest, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Park Forest, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and an average high of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C) in February to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). The average temperature during March nights is registered at an icy 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Humidity

In Park Forest, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March 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 Park Forest, in March, during 6.1 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44.6 snowfall days, and 16.46" (418mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

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

In March, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During March, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Park Forest in March?

Park Forest in March has an average high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Park Forest, during March, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, in Park Forest, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout March, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

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.

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?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Park Forest, IL

Average temperature in March - Park Forest, 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
Park Forest, IL

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

Average wind speed in March - Park Forest, 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
Park Forest, IL

Average humidity in March - Park Forest, 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
Park Forest, IL

Average rainfall in March - Park Forest, 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
Park Forest, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Park Forest, 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
Park Forest, IL

Average snowfall in March - Park Forest, 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
Park Forest, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Park Forest, 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
Park Forest, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Park Forest, 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
Park Forest, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Park Forest, 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
Park Forest, IL

Average UV index in March - Park Forest, 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
Park Forest, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Park Forest, 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
Park Forest, IL

Average visibility in March - Park Forest, 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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