March weather forecast
Sheridan, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Sheridan, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 32°F (0°C) and 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

As March begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 33.1°F (0.6°C) in February to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C). March nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 32°F (0°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Sheridan, in March, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 97.4 rainfall days, and 8.07" (205mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sheridan, in March, during 3.7 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 26.1 snowfall days, and 3.54" (90mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

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

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in March transforms into this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In Sheridan, in March, the average high-temperature is 46.4°F (8°C), and the average low-temperature is 32°F (0°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Sheridan?

In March, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout March, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Sheridan, during March, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sheridan have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and 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?

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 March, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Sheridan, IL

Average temperature in March - Sheridan, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Sheridan, IL

Average pressure in March - Sheridan, 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
Sheridan, IL

Average wind speed in March - Sheridan, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Sheridan, IL

Average humidity in March - Sheridan, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Sheridan, IL

Average rainfall in March - Sheridan, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Sheridan, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Sheridan, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sheridan, IL

Average snowfall in March - Sheridan, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Sheridan, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Sheridan, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sheridan, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sheridan, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Sheridan, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Sheridan, IL

Average UV index in March - Sheridan, 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
Sheridan, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Sheridan, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Sheridan, IL

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

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

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