March weather forecast
Whittington, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Whittington, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55°F (12.8°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature increases in March, moving from a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C) in February to a fresh 55°F (12.8°C). Whittington temperatures generally rest at a low of 38.8°F (3.8°C) during the March nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout March, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 122.7 rainfall days, and 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Whittington, in March, during 1.6 snowfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Whittington, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.5 days and aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Whittington, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:18 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 6.4h.

UV index

In Whittington, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 in March translates into these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Whittington, is 55°F (12.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout March, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Whittington, in March, snow falls for 1.6 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Whittington?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:18 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 many hours of sunshine does Whittington have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Whittington, IL

Average temperature in March - Whittington, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 55°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Whittington, IL

Average pressure in March - Whittington, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Whittington, IL

Average wind speed in March - Whittington, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Whittington, IL

Average humidity in March - Whittington, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Whittington, IL

Average rainfall in March - Whittington, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.98").

Average rainfall days in March
Whittington, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Whittington, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Whittington, IL

Average snowfall in March - Whittington, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Whittington, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Whittington, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Whittington, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Whittington, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Whittington, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Whittington, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Whittington, IL

Average UV index in March - Whittington, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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
Whittington, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Whittington, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Whittington, IL

Average visibility in March - Whittington, 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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