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 start of March signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 34.9°F (1.6°C) in February to a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C). In March, Pontiac encounters an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) during the night.Humidity
In Pontiac, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Pontiac, in March, during 10.8 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.3 rainfall days, and 15.71" (399mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Pontiac, during March, snow falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.6 snowfall days, and 6.93" (176mm) 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 6:27 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:18 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 6.2h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in March leads to these recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Pontiac, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 47.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Pontiac, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Pontiac, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Pontiac, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Pontiac, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").
Average rainfall days in March
Pontiac, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Pontiac, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Pontiac, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 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
Pontiac, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Pontiac, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Pontiac, 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
Pontiac, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Pontiac, 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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