March weather forecast
South Jacksonville, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in South Jacksonville, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.1°F (2.3°C) and max 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

South Jacksonville's March weather brings a rise in high-temperatures, moving from an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C) in February to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). During March, the average low-temperature is recorded at a wintry 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In South Jacksonville, during March, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.2 rainfall days, and 29.37" (746mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In South Jacksonville, in March, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.3 snowfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In South Jacksonville, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:24 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 South Jacksonville, the average sunshine in March is 6.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for South Jacksonville in March?

In South Jacksonville, 51.4°F (10.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.1°F (2.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In South Jacksonville, during March, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout March, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does South Jacksonville have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:24 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in South Jacksonville, 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?

The average sunshine duration in March in South Jacksonville is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
South Jacksonville, IL

Average temperature in March - South Jacksonville, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.4°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 (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in March
South Jacksonville, IL

Average pressure in March - South Jacksonville, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
South Jacksonville, IL

Average wind speed in March - South Jacksonville, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in March
South Jacksonville, IL

Average humidity in March - South Jacksonville, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
South Jacksonville, IL

Average rainfall in March - South Jacksonville, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").

Average rainfall days in March
South Jacksonville, IL

Average rainfall days in March - South Jacksonville, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
South Jacksonville, IL

Average snowfall in March - South Jacksonville, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
South Jacksonville, IL

Average snowfall days in March - South Jacksonville, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
South Jacksonville, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - South Jacksonville, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

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

Average sunshine days in March
South Jacksonville, IL

Average sunshine days in March - South Jacksonville, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in March
South Jacksonville, IL

Average UV index in March - South Jacksonville, 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
South Jacksonville, IL

Average cloud cover in March - South Jacksonville, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
South Jacksonville, IL

Average visibility in March - South Jacksonville, 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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