March weather forecast
Strawn, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Strawn, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and an average high of 47.7°F (8.7°C).

Temperature

March marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's icy 35.1°F (1.7°C) to a chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C). Strawn's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Strawn, in March, during 11.2 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Strawn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.5 days and collects up to 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Strawn, during March, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.5 snowfall days, and 7.68" (195mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Strawn, Illinois, is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:17 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 Strawn, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

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 ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in March transforms into this advice:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Strawn, is 47.7°F (8.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Strawn?

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

How many days does it rain in March?

In Strawn, during March, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Strawn, during March, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:17 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 long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Strawn, IL

Average temperature in March - Strawn, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.7°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 (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Strawn, IL

Average pressure in March - Strawn, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Strawn, IL

Average wind speed in March - Strawn, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Strawn, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Strawn, IL

Average rainfall in March - Strawn, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in March
Strawn, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Strawn, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Strawn, IL

Average snowfall in March - Strawn, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Strawn, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Strawn, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
Strawn, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Strawn, 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 1min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Strawn, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Strawn, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Strawn, IL

Average UV index in March - Strawn, 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
Strawn, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Strawn, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

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

Average visibility in March
Strawn, IL

Average visibility in March - Strawn, 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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