March weather forecast
Stanford, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Stanford, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 34°F (1.1°C) and max 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Temperature

Stanford in March shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of a wintry 35.6°F (2°C) in February to a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C). An average low-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) is anticipated throughout the nights in Stanford during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Stanford, Illinois, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Stanford, there are 99.2 rainfall days, and 8.43" (214mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 2.5 days. Throughout March, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. In Stanford, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.1 days and aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:48 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Stanford, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:20 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 is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Stanford, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Stanford in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Stanford, records 49.3°F (9.6°C), while the low-temperature is 34°F (1.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Stanford?

In Stanford, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Stanford?

In March, in Stanford, Illinois, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout March, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Stanford?

In Stanford, during March, snow falls for 2.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Stanford have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Stanford?

On the first day of March in Stanford, Illinois, 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 7:20 pm CDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Stanford is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Stanford?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Stanford, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in March
Stanford, IL

Average temperature in March - Stanford, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in March
Stanford, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Stanford, IL

Average wind speed in March - Stanford, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Stanford, IL

Average humidity in March - Stanford, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Stanford, IL

Average rainfall in March - Stanford, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Stanford, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Stanford, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Stanford, IL

Average snowfall in March - Stanford, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Stanford, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Stanford, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 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
Stanford, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Stanford, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Stanford, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Stanford, IL

Average UV index in March - Stanford, 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
Stanford, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Stanford, IL

Average visibility in March - Stanford, 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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