March weather forecast
Sandwich, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Sandwich, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

Temperature

March's onset is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C) in February to a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C). An average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) is recorded in the month of March in Sandwich.

Humidity

In Sandwich, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Sandwich, in March, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sandwich, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.3 days and collects up to 35.47" (901mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sandwich, during March, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of snow. In Sandwich, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.1 days and aggregates up to 16.61" (422mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 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 Sandwich, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

In Sandwich, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Sandwich, is 45.9°F (7.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Sandwich, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Sandwich, in March, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Sandwich, in March, during 6.6 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sandwich have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:19 pm CDT.

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

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 Sandwich have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Sandwich, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Sandwich, IL

Average temperature in March - Sandwich, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Sandwich, IL

Average pressure in March - Sandwich, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"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
Sandwich, IL

Average wind speed in March - Sandwich, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Sandwich, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Sandwich, IL

Average rainfall in March - Sandwich, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.88").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.73").

Average rainfall days in March
Sandwich, IL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sandwich, IL

Average snowfall in March - Sandwich, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Sandwich, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Sandwich, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sandwich, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sandwich, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Sandwich, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Sandwich, IL

Average UV index in March - Sandwich, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Sandwich, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Sandwich, 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 34).

Average visibility in March
Sandwich, IL

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

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

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