March weather forecast
West Union, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in West Union, is a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.3°F (2.4°C) and max 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

March's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from a cold 39.2°F (4°C) in February to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C). An average low-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) is recorded during the nights in March.

Humidity

In West Union, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In West Union, in March, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 145.2 rainfall days, and 24.76" (629mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In West Union, during March, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In West Union, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.1 days and aggregates up to 7.4" (188mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:13 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in West Union, is 51.4°F (10.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.3°F (2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How many days does it rain in March?

In West Union, during March, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In West Union, during March, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does West Union have in March?

In West Union, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in West Union?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:13 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?

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

How high is the UV index in March?

In West Union, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from 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
West Union, IL

Average temperature in March - West Union, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in March
West Union, IL

Average pressure in March - West Union, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
West Union, IL

Average wind speed in March - West Union, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

Average humidity in March
West Union, IL

Average humidity in March - West Union, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
West Union, IL

Average rainfall in March - West Union, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.26").

Average rainfall days in March
West Union, IL

Average rainfall days in March - West Union, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
West Union, IL

Average snowfall in March - West Union, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
West Union, IL

Average snowfall days in March - West Union, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
West Union, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - West Union, IL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
West Union, IL

Average sunshine days in March - West Union, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in March
West Union, IL

Average UV index in March - West Union, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are 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 Union, IL

Average cloud cover in March - West Union, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
West Union, IL

Average visibility in March - West Union, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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