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 35.2°F (1.8°C) in February to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). An average temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) marks the nights in March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Peoria, in March, during 11.5 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Peoria, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.2 days and collects up to 17.24" (438mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Peoria, in March, during 2.8 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.7 snowfall days, and 7.09" (180mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Peoria, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:22 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 Peoria, Illinois, the average sunshine in March is 6.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Peoria in March?
What is the average humidity in March?
How many days does it rain in March?
How many days does it snow in March?
How many hours of daylight does Peoria have in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Peoria?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How many hours of sunshine does Peoria have in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Peoria?
Average temperature in March
Peoria, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 49.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Peoria, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Peoria, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Peoria, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Peoria, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in March
Peoria, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Peoria, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Peoria, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 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
Peoria, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Peoria, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Peoria, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Peoria, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Peoria, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
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