Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The start of March brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from February's freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) to a cold 41.2°F (5.1°C). During March, Russell experiences an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) at night.Humidity
In Russell, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout March, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.5 rainfall days, and 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Russell, during March, snow falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Russell, Illinois, there are 45.5 snowfall days, and 9.37" (238mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Russell, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 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 Russell is 6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Russell, Illinois, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in March translates into these instructions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Is March cold in Russell?
What is the average humidity in March in Russell?
How many days does it rain in March in Russell?
How many days does it snow in March in Russell?
How many hours of daylight does Russell have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Russell?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Russell?
How many hours of sunshine does Russell have in March?
How high is the UV index in March in Russell?
Average temperature in March
Russell, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 41.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Russell, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Russell, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Russell, IL
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Russell, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.1"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and August (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").
Average rainfall days in March
Russell, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Russell, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Russell, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Russell, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Russell, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Russell, IL
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Russell, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Russell, 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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