March weather forecast
Tonica, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Tonica, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.4°F (0.2°C) and max 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Temperature

March indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C) in February to a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C). In March, Tonica records an average nighttime temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Tonica, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.4 days and collects up to 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is accumulated. In Tonica, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.5 days and aggregates up to 15.16" (385mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Tonica, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 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

In March, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In Tonica, 46.8°F (8.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.4°F (0.2°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Tonica?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Tonica, in March, during 12.8 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Tonica, during March, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Tonica, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:20 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 Tonica have in March?

In Tonica, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Tonica, the average daily maximum UV index in March 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 cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Tonica, IL

Average temperature in March - Tonica, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.4°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
Tonica, IL

Average pressure in March - Tonica, 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
Tonica, IL

Average wind speed in March - Tonica, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Tonica, IL

Average humidity in March - Tonica, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Tonica, IL

Average rainfall in March - Tonica, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.57").

Average rainfall days in March
Tonica, IL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Tonica, IL

Average snowfall in March - Tonica, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Tonica, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Tonica, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 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
Tonica, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Tonica, 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 2min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Tonica, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Tonica, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Tonica, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Tonica, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Tonica, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

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
Tonica, IL

Average visibility in March - Tonica, 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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