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
An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). Wheeling registers a consistent average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) during March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout March, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Wheeling, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.2 days and collects up to 28.94" (735mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Wheeling, in March, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Wheeling, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.4 days and aggregates up to 16.85" (428mm) of snow.Daylight
In Wheeling, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 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 6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Wheeling, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.6°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 (17.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Wheeling, 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
Wheeling, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Wheeling, IL
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Wheeling, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.77"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.34").
Average rainfall days in March
Wheeling, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Wheeling, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Wheeling, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Wheeling, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Wheeling, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Wheeling, IL
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Wheeling, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Wheeling, 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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