March weather forecast
Standard, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Standard, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings a change in Standard's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from February's cold 33.4°F (0.8°C) to a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C). Throughout March, the temperature in Standard falls to an average low of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Standard, Illinois, is 76%.

Rainfall

In Standard, during March, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Standard, there are 152.7 rainfall days, and 30.79" (782mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Standard. In Standard, Illinois, during March, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Standard, there are 39.5 snowfall days, and 15.31" (389mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Standard, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Standard, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 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 Standard, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Standard?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Standard, is 47.1°F (8.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Standard?

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March in Standard?

In March, in Standard, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Standard?

In Standard, in March, during 5.3 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Standard?

In Standard, Illinois, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Standard?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:21 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Standard, Illinois, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Standard have in March?

In Standard, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Standard?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Standard, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in March
Standard, IL

Average temperature in March - Standard, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Standard, IL

Average pressure in March - Standard, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Standard, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Standard, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Standard, IL

Average rainfall in March - Standard, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.69").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.61").

Average rainfall days in March
Standard, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Standard, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Standard, IL

Average snowfall in March - Standard, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Standard, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Standard, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Standard, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Standard, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Standard, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Standard, IL

Average UV index in March - Standard, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Standard, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Standard, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Standard, IL

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

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

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