March weather forecast
Walnut, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Walnut, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from a wintry 32°F (0°C) in February to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). Walnut experiences an average nighttime temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) in the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Walnut, Illinois, during March, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. In Walnut, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.5 days and collects up to 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Walnut, in March, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Walnut, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.5 days and aggregates up to 5.2" (132mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:23 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 Walnut, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Walnut is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
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. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) and a low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Walnut?

In Walnut, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Walnut, in March, during 9.6 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Walnut, in March, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Walnut have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.

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

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?

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

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Walnut, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.6°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 (15.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Walnut, IL

Average pressure in March - Walnut, 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
Walnut, IL

Average wind speed in March - Walnut, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Walnut, IL

Average humidity in March - Walnut, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Walnut, IL

Average rainfall in March - Walnut, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Walnut, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Walnut, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Walnut, IL

Average snowfall in March - Walnut, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Walnut, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Walnut, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 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
Walnut, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Walnut, 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: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Walnut, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Walnut, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Walnut, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Walnut, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Walnut, IL

Average visibility in March - Walnut, 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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