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 shift from February to March brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C) to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). In the month of March, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 35.2°F (1.8°C).Humidity
In Pleasant Plains, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout March, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pleasant Plains, there are 146.4 rainfall days, and 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout March, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.2 snowfall days, and 10.39" (264mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:23 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
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many hours of daylight does Pleasant Plains have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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What is the UV index intensity in March?
Average temperature in March
Pleasant Plains, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 50.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 35.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Pleasant Plains, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"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 Plains, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Pleasant Plains, 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 (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Pleasant Plains, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.5").
Average rainfall days in March
Pleasant Plains, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Pleasant Plains, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Pleasant Plains, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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 Plains, 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 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Pleasant Plains, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Pleasant Plains, 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 Plains, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Pleasant Plains, 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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