March weather forecast
Steger, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Steger, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and an average high of 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

Steger's weather in March shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from February's icy 33.4°F (0.8°C) to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). Steger's temperature drops to an average low of 32.4°F (0.2°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Steger, in March, during 12.8 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Steger, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.4 days and collects up to 35" (889mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Steger. In Steger, Illinois, in March, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.17" (55mm) of snow. In Steger, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.8 days and aggregates up to 20.04" (509mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Steger, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:15 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 Steger, the average sunshine in March is 5.9h.

UV index

In Steger, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

During March, Steger experiences an average high-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) and a low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Steger, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 6.6 days. Throughout March, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Steger have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:15 pm CDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Steger, IL

Average temperature in March - Steger, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Steger, IL

Average pressure in March - Steger, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Steger, IL

Average wind speed in March - Steger, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Steger, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Steger, IL

Average rainfall in March - Steger, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").

Average rainfall days in March
Steger, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Steger, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Steger, IL

Average snowfall in March - Steger, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Steger, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Steger, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Steger, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Steger, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Steger, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Steger, IL

Average UV index in March - Steger, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Steger, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Steger, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Steger, IL

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

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

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