March weather forecast
University Park, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in University Park, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 46°F (7.8°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

University Park's March weather brings a rise in high-temperatures, moving from a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C) in February to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a wintry 32.4°F (0.2°C) on average during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in University Park is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167.4 rainfall days, and 35" (889mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In University Park, in March, during 6.6 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in University Park, Illinois, there are 47.8 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
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 March, 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 March, the average sunshine is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in University Park, is 46°F (7.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In University Park, in March, during 12.8 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In University Park, during March, snow falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day 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 in University Park, 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?

In March, the average sunshine duration in University Park is 5.9h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
University Park, IL

Average temperature in March - University Park, 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
University Park, IL

Average pressure in March - University Park, 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
University Park, IL

Average wind speed in March - University Park, 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
University Park, IL

Average humidity in March - University Park, 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
University Park, IL

Average rainfall in March - University Park, 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
University Park, IL

Average rainfall days in March - University Park, 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
University Park, IL

Average snowfall in March - University Park, 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
University Park, IL

Average snowfall days in March - University Park, 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
University Park, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - University Park, 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
University Park, IL

Average sunshine days in March - University Park, 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
University Park, IL

Average UV index in March - University Park, 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
University Park, IL

Average cloud cover in March - University Park, 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
University Park, IL

Average visibility in March - University Park, 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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