Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
Sims sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of March, moving from February's icy 42.6°F (5.9°C) to a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C). The average low-temperature during March nights is a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout March, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.4 rainfall days, and 37.32" (948mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Sims, Illinois, during March, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.2 snowfall days, and 6.97" (177mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Sims, Illinois, is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Sims, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:16 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 Sims is 6.4h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Sims, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. 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. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average March temperature in Sims?
What is the average humidity in March in Sims?
How much does it rain in Sims in March?
How much does it snow in Sims in March?
What is the average length of the day in March in Sims?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Sims?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Sims?
How many hours of sunshine does Sims have in March?
How high is the UV index in March in Sims?
Average temperature in March
Sims, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 54.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 38.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).
Average pressure in March
Sims, 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 (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Sims, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Sims, IL
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Sims, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 3.23"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.96").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").
Average rainfall days in March
Sims, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Sims, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.94"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Sims, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 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
Sims, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Sims, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).
Average UV index in March
Sims, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Sims, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Sims, 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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