March weather forecast
Shumway, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Shumway, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 52°F (11.1°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

Shumway's transition into March sees a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C) in February to a fresh 52°F (11.1°C). March nights observe an average temperature dip to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Shumway, in March, during 12.3 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.9 rainfall days, and 21.89" (556mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Shumway, during March, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Shumway, there are 17.7 snowfall days, and 4.17" (106mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Shumway, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:17 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 Shumway, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Shumway?

In Shumway, 52°F (11.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.5°F (2.5°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Shumway, in March, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout March, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length in Shumway is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:17 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 6.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Shumway, IL

Average temperature in March - Shumway, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 52°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).

Average pressure in March
Shumway, IL

Average pressure in March - Shumway, 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
Shumway, IL

Average wind speed in March - Shumway, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Shumway, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Shumway, IL

Average rainfall in March - Shumway, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.06").

Average rainfall days in March
Shumway, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Shumway, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Shumway, IL

Average snowfall in March - Shumway, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Shumway, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Shumway, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Shumway, IL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Shumway, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Shumway, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Shumway, IL

Average UV index in March - Shumway, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Shumway, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Shumway, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Shumway, IL

Average visibility in March - Shumway, 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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