March weather forecast
Forest Park, IN

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Forest Park, Indiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.6°F (2°C) and max 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

The start of March is characterized by an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a wintry 39.9°F (4.4°C) in February to a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C). Forest Park in March experiences a low-temperature average of 35.6°F (2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Forest Park, during March, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Forest Park, there are 163.5 rainfall days, and 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Forest Park, in March, during 5 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34.1 snowfall days, and 8.54" (217mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:36 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 8:06 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In Forest Park, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

In Forest Park, Indiana, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In March, in Forest Park, the average high-temperature is 51.1°F (10.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March in Forest Park is 77%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Forest Park, in March, during 14.6 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Forest Park?

In March, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout March, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Forest Park, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:36 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 8:06 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Forest Park, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In Forest Park, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Forest Park, IN

Average temperature in March - Forest Park, IN
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Forest Park, IN

Average pressure in March - Forest Park, IN
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Forest Park, IN

Average wind speed in March - Forest Park, IN
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Forest Park, IN

Average humidity in March - Forest Park, IN
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, July and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Forest Park, IN

Average rainfall in March - Forest Park, IN
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in March
Forest Park, IN

Average rainfall days in March - Forest Park, IN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Forest Park, IN

Average snowfall in March - Forest Park, IN
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Forest Park, IN

Average snowfall days in March - Forest Park, IN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 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
Forest Park, IN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Forest Park, IN
  • 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Forest Park, IN

Average sunshine days in March - Forest Park, IN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Forest Park, IN

Average UV index in March - Forest Park, IN
  • 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
Forest Park, IN

Average cloud cover in March - Forest Park, IN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Forest Park, IN

Average visibility in March - Forest Park, IN
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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