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 into March is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cold 34.9°F (1.6°C) to a chilly 48.2°F (9°C). March in Prairie City generally records an average low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Prairie City is 75%.Rainfall
In Prairie City, in March, during 10.5 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 126 rainfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Prairie City. In March, in Prairie City, it is snowing for 3.7 days. Throughout March, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 32.2 snowfall days, and 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Prairie City, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Prairie City, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:25 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 in Prairie City is 6.5h.UV index
In Prairie City, 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 radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What are March temperatures in Prairie City?
What is the average humidity in March in Prairie City?
How much does it rain in Prairie City in March?
How much does it snow in Prairie City in March?
What is the average length of the day in March in Prairie City?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Prairie City?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Prairie City?
How long on average sun shines in March in Prairie City?
What is the UV index reading in March in Prairie City?
Average temperature in March
Prairie City, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 48.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Prairie City, 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 (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Prairie City, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.59").
Average rainfall days in March
Prairie City, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Prairie City, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Prairie City, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.7 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
Prairie City, 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 3min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Prairie City, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Prairie City, 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
Prairie City, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
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
Prairie City, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).
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