Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's chilly 42.8°F (6°C) to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). Throughout the month of March, West Salem reports a steady low-temperature average of 38.5°F (3.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In West Salem, Illinois, during March, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 109.3 rainfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, West Salem aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.4 snowfall days, and 1.38" (35mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March in West Salem, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:14 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 West Salem, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for West Salem in March?
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What is the average length of the day in March in West Salem?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How many hours of sunshine does West Salem have in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March?
Average temperature in March
West Salem, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 54.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 38.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).
Average pressure in March
West Salem, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
West Salem, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).
Average humidity in March
West Salem, IL
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in March
West Salem, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
West Salem, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
West Salem, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
West Salem, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
West Salem, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
West Salem, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (14.3 days).
Average UV index in March
West Salem, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
West Salem, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
West Salem, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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