March weather forecast
Quincy, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Quincy, is a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 50.9°F (10.5°C) and min 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

March's onset witnesses a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C) in February to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 35.1°F (1.7°C) in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Quincy, in March, during 12.9 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Quincy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.2 days and collects up to 23.15" (588mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Quincy, Illinois, in March, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Quincy, Illinois, there are 27.6 snowfall days, and 7.95" (202mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Quincy is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Quincy, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:29 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 Quincy is 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Quincy is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Quincy in March?

In Quincy, in March, the average high-temperature is 50.9°F (10.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Quincy?

In March, the average relative humidity in Quincy, Illinois, is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Quincy?

In Quincy, during March, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Quincy?

In Quincy, Illinois, in March, snow falls for 4.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Quincy have in March?

In Quincy, Illinois, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Quincy?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:58 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:29 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Quincy?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Quincy, Illinois, 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 in Quincy?

In Quincy, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Quincy?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Quincy, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Quincy, IL

Average temperature in March - Quincy, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Quincy, IL

Average pressure in March - Quincy, 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
Quincy, IL

Average wind speed in March - Quincy, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Quincy, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Quincy, IL

Average rainfall in March - Quincy, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.02").

Average rainfall days in March
Quincy, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Quincy, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Quincy, IL

Average snowfall in March - Quincy, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Quincy, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Quincy, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Quincy, 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 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 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Quincy, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Quincy, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Quincy, IL

Average UV index in March - Quincy, 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
Quincy, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Quincy, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Quincy, IL

Average visibility in March - Quincy, 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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