March weather forecast
Seneca, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Seneca, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and an average low of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

The shift into March is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C) to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C). During March nights, Seneca witnesses a consistent average temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

In Seneca, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Seneca, Illinois, in March, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Seneca, there are 154.1 rainfall days, and 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Seneca. In March, in Seneca, Illinois, it is snowing for 5.4 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Seneca, Illinois, there are 39.8 snowfall days, and 15.71" (399mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Seneca, Illinois, is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Seneca, 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 7:18 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 Seneca, Illinois, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

In Seneca, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Seneca in March?

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

What is the average humidity in March in Seneca?

In Seneca, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in Seneca in March?

In Seneca, during March, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Seneca?

In Seneca, during March, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Seneca?

In Seneca, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Seneca?

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 7:18 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Seneca, Illinois, 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 Seneca have in March?

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

How high is the UV index in March in Seneca?

In Seneca, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Seneca, IL

Average temperature in March - Seneca, 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
Seneca, IL

Average pressure in March - Seneca, 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
Seneca, IL

Average wind speed in March - Seneca, 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
Seneca, IL

Average humidity in March - Seneca, 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
Seneca, IL

Average rainfall in March - Seneca, 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
Seneca, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Seneca, 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
Seneca, IL

Average snowfall in March - Seneca, 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
Seneca, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Seneca, 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
Seneca, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Seneca, 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
Seneca, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Seneca, 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
Seneca, IL

Average UV index in March - Seneca, 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
Seneca, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Seneca, 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
Seneca, IL

Average visibility in March - Seneca, 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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