March weather forecast
Sparta, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Sparta, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 55°F (12.8°C) and 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

In Sparta, the average high-temperature in March rises, from a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) in February, to a cool 55°F (12.8°C). Sparta in March experiences a low-temperature average of 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Sparta is 77%.

Rainfall

In March, in Sparta, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout March, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sparta, there are 125.7 rainfall days, and 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall in Sparta. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.6 snowfall days, in March, Sparta aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.8 snowfall days, and 3.94" (100mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Sparta, Illinois, is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:21 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Sparta in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Sparta, is 55°F (12.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Sparta?

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How much does it rain in Sparta in March?

In March, in Sparta, Illinois, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout March, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Sparta?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Sparta, Illinois. During 1.6 snowfall days, in March, Sparta aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sparta have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Sparta?

On the first day of March in Sparta, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:21 pm CDT.

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

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

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

How high is the UV index in March in Sparta?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Sparta is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Sparta, IL

Average temperature in March - Sparta, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 55°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Sparta, IL

Average pressure in March - Sparta, 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
Sparta, IL

Average wind speed in March - Sparta, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Sparta, IL

Average humidity in March - Sparta, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Sparta, IL

Average rainfall in March - Sparta, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.94").

Average rainfall days in March
Sparta, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Sparta, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sparta, IL

Average snowfall in March - Sparta, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Sparta, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Sparta, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Sparta, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sparta, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sparta, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Sparta, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).

Average UV index in March
Sparta, IL

Average UV index in March - Sparta, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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
Sparta, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Sparta, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Sparta, IL

Average visibility in March - Sparta, 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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