March weather forecast
Wood Dale, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Wood Dale, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

March's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from an icy 32.2°F (0.1°C) in February to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) during March.

Humidity

In Wood Dale, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout March, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Wood Dale, there are 146.5 rainfall days, and 24.13" (613mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout March, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated. In Wood Dale, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.8 days and aggregates up to 12.83" (326mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, 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 5.9h.

UV index

In Wood Dale, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

In Wood Dale, 43.7°F (6.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.1°F (-0.5°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Wood Dale, in March, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Wood Dale, in March, during 6.2 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Wood Dale, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 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 Wood Dale, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Wood Dale, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Wood Dale, IL

Average temperature in March - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Wood Dale, IL

Average pressure in March - Wood Dale, 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
Wood Dale, IL

Average wind speed in March - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Wood Dale, IL

Average humidity in March - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Wood Dale, IL

Average rainfall in March - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").

Average rainfall days in March
Wood Dale, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Wood Dale, IL

Average snowfall in March - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Wood Dale, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Wood Dale, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Wood Dale, 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: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Wood Dale, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Wood Dale, IL

Average UV index in March - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Wood Dale, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

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 30).

Average visibility in March
Wood Dale, IL

Average visibility in March - Wood Dale, 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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