March weather forecast
Rankin, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Rankin, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

With the transition into March, Rankin experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from a wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C) in February to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C). Rankin, during March, witnesses an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Rankin, in March, during 11.5 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rankin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.8 days and collects up to 22.05" (560mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Rankin, in March, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Rankin, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.9 days and aggregates up to 9.09" (231mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Rankin, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:15 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 6.1h.

UV index

In Rankin, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Rankin in March?

The high-temperature in Rankin, Illinois, during March is 48.7°F (9.3°C) and the low-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in Rankin in March?

In Rankin, in March, during 11.5 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Rankin, in March, during 3.5 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Rankin, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:15 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Rankin have in March?

In Rankin, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Rankin, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Rankin, IL

Average temperature in March - Rankin, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.3°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 (19.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Rankin, IL

Average pressure in March - Rankin, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Rankin, IL

Average wind speed in March - Rankin, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Rankin, IL

Average humidity in March - Rankin, 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
Rankin, IL

Average rainfall in March - Rankin, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.14").

Average rainfall days in March
Rankin, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Rankin, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rankin, IL

Average snowfall in March - Rankin, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Rankin, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Rankin, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 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
Rankin, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rankin, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rankin, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Rankin, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Rankin, IL

Average UV index in March - Rankin, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Rankin, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Rankin, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Rankin, IL

Average visibility in March - Rankin, 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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