March weather forecast
Wilmette, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Wilmette, is a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32°F (0°C) and an average high of 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March sees an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) to a cold 40.8°F (4.9°C). Wilmette experiences a steady nighttime temperature of 32°F (0°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

In Wilmette, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Wilmette, in March, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wilmette, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.1 days and collects up to 33.31" (846mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Wilmette, Illinois, during March, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40.5 snowfall days, and 12.76" (324mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Wilmette, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:15 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 Wilmette, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Wilmette is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Wilmette in March?

In Wilmette, in March, the average high-temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 32°F (0°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Wilmette?

In Wilmette, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How much does it rain in Wilmette in March?

In Wilmette, during March, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Wilmette in March?

In Wilmette, Illinois, during March, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Wilmette?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Wilmette?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Wilmette, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:15 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Wilmette, Illinois, 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 Wilmette have in March?

In Wilmette, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Wilmette?

In Wilmette, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Wilmette, IL

Average temperature in March - Wilmette, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Wilmette, IL

Average pressure in March - Wilmette, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Wilmette, IL

Average wind speed in March - Wilmette, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).

Average humidity in March
Wilmette, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Wilmette, IL

Average rainfall in March - Wilmette, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.38").

Average rainfall days in March
Wilmette, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Wilmette, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Wilmette, IL

Average snowfall in March - Wilmette, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Wilmette, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Wilmette, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 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
Wilmette, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Wilmette, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Wilmette, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Wilmette, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (15.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Wilmette, IL

Average UV index in March - Wilmette, 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
Wilmette, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Wilmette, IL

Average visibility in March - Wilmette, 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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