March weather forecast
Pleasant Hill, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Pleasant Hill, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.5°F (2.5°C) and max 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

March's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C) in February to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). In Pleasant Hill, in March, the average low-temperature is a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Pleasant Hill, during March, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.7 rainfall days, and 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Pleasant Hill, Illinois, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout March, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.1 snowfall days, and 9.45" (240mm) 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 6:35 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 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

In March, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Pleasant Hill in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 52.2°F (11.2°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout March, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Pleasant Hill, in March, during 3.6 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Pleasant Hill have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:26 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 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Pleasant Hill, IL

Average temperature in March - Pleasant Hill, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Pleasant Hill, IL

Average pressure in March - Pleasant Hill, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Pleasant Hill, IL

Average wind speed in March - Pleasant Hill, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Pleasant Hill, IL

Average humidity in March - Pleasant Hill, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Pleasant Hill, IL

Average rainfall in March - Pleasant Hill, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

Average rainfall days in March
Pleasant Hill, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Pleasant Hill, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Pleasant Hill, IL

Average snowfall in March - Pleasant Hill, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Pleasant Hill, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Pleasant Hill, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
Pleasant Hill, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Pleasant Hill, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Pleasant Hill, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Pleasant Hill, IL

Average UV index in March - Pleasant Hill, 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
Pleasant Hill, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Pleasant Hill, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Pleasant Hill, IL

Average visibility in March - Pleasant Hill, 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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