March weather forecast
Ransom, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Ransom, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

March signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cold 33.4°F (0.8°C) to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). Ransom witnesses an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Ransom, in March, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ransom, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.1 days and collects up to 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ransom, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.8 days and aggregates up to 15.71" (399mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Ransom, the average length of the day in March 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 7:19 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 Ransom, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

In Ransom, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in March leads to these recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Ransom, is 46.9°F (8.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Ransom?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Ransom, in March, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Ransom, Illinois, in March, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ransom have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

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 7:19 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 Ransom have in March?

In Ransom, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Ransom?

In Ransom, 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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Ransom, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Ransom, IL

Average pressure in March - Ransom, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Ransom, IL

Average wind speed in March - Ransom, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Ransom, IL

Average humidity in March - Ransom, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Ransom, IL

Average rainfall in March - Ransom, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.65").

Average rainfall days in March
Ransom, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Ransom, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ransom, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ransom, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Ransom, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 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
Ransom, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ransom, 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 2min

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ransom, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Ransom, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Ransom, IL

Average UV index in March - Ransom, 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
Ransom, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Ransom, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

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
Ransom, IL

Average visibility in March - Ransom, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).

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