March weather forecast
Ruma, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Ruma, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

Ruma's March weather brings a rise in high-temperatures, moving from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in February to a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C). Ruma experiences a mean temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) during March nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ruma, Illinois, in March, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ruma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.9 days and collects up to 26.81" (681mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, Ruma aggregates 0.87" (22mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.7 snowfall days, and 6.38" (162mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ruma, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:22 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 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Ruma is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 38.7°F (3.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Ruma, in March, during 13.3 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, Ruma aggregates 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ruma have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:22 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 Ruma have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Ruma, IL

Average temperature in March - Ruma, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 55.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Ruma, IL

Average pressure in March - Ruma, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Ruma, IL

Average wind speed in March - Ruma, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Ruma, IL

Average humidity in March - Ruma, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Ruma, IL

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.42").

Average rainfall days in March
Ruma, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Ruma, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ruma, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ruma, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Ruma, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ruma, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ruma, IL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ruma, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Ruma, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Ruma, IL

Average UV index in March - Ruma, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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

Average cloud cover in March
Ruma, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Ruma, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Ruma, IL

Average visibility in March - Ruma, 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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