March weather forecast
Preemption, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Preemption, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

The shift into March is accompanied by a temperature increase, with the average high-temperature rising from a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C) in February to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). In Preemption, the average low-temperature during the month of March is a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Preemption, in March, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Preemption, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128 days and collects up to 19.29" (490mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Preemption, during March, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Preemption, Illinois, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Preemption, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The high-temperature, in March, in Preemption, is 46.9°F (8.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.2°F (0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Preemption, in March, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Preemption, in March, during 4.2 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Preemption have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 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 in Preemption, 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 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Preemption, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Preemption, IL

Average temperature in March - Preemption, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Preemption, IL

Average pressure in March - Preemption, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Preemption, IL

Average wind speed in March - Preemption, 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 (6.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Preemption, IL

Average humidity in March - Preemption, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Preemption, IL

Average rainfall in March - Preemption, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").

Average rainfall days in March
Preemption, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Preemption, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Preemption, IL

Average snowfall in March - Preemption, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Preemption, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Preemption, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.2 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
Preemption, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Preemption, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Preemption, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Preemption, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Preemption, IL

Average UV index in March - Preemption, 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 January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Preemption, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Preemption, 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 August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Preemption, IL

Average visibility in March - Preemption, 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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