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
Salem in March shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of a cold 42.1°F (5.6°C) in February to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). An average low-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C) is recorded during the nights in March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In Salem, during March, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Salem, there are 123.2 rainfall days, and 15.08" (383mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In March, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout March, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is accumulated. In Salem, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.4 days and aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:18 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 6.4h.UV index
In Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Salem in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Salem?
How much does it rain in March?
How many days does it snow in March?
How many hours of daylight does Salem have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How many hours of sunshine does Salem have in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March?
Average temperature in March
Salem, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Salem, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Salem, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Salem, IL
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, July and August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Salem, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").
Average rainfall days in March
Salem, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Salem, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Salem, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 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
Salem, 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 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Salem, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Salem, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Salem, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Salem, 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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