March weather forecast
Shale City, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Shale City, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 47.7°F (8.7°C).

Temperature

March's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from an icy 33.6°F (0.9°C) in February to a chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C). March generally records an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Shale City, during March, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 121.3 rainfall days, and 17.72" (450mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Shale City. In Shale City, in March, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Shale City, there are 26.3 snowfall days, and 7.64" (194mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Shale City is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Shale City, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:27 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

The average sunshine in March in Shale City is 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Shale City is 3. A UV Index value 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 average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Shale City?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Shale City are 47.7°F (8.7°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Shale City?

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

How much does it rain in Shale City in March?

In Shale City, in March, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Shale City in March?

In Shale City, Illinois, in March, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Shale City?

The average day length in March in Shale City is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Shale City?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:27 pm CDT.

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

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 long on average sun shines in March in Shale City?

In Shale City, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Shale City?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Shale City is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Shale City, IL

Average temperature in March - Shale City, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Shale City, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Shale City, IL

Average wind speed in March - Shale City, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Shale City, IL

Average humidity in March - Shale City, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Shale City, IL

Average rainfall in March - Shale City, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.67").

Average rainfall days in March
Shale City, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Shale City, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Shale City, IL

Average snowfall in March - Shale City, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Shale City, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Shale City, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Shale City, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Shale City, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Shale City, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Shale City, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Shale City, IL

Average UV index in March - Shale City, 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
Shale City, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Shale City, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Shale City, IL

Average visibility in March - Shale City, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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