March weather forecastBloomington, IL
March
Weather in March
March heralds the arrival of spring in Bloomington as temperatures progressively rise and the landscapes gradually transform. Daylight hours lengthen and sunshine becomes more prevalent, providing warmer and brighter days. The transition from winter to spring is marked by melting snow and increased rainfall of roughly 1.65" (42mm), stimulating the city's natural regeneration. The cool winds start to ease, resulting in more days suitable for outdoor activities. As the winter chill fades, March paves the way for a much-anticipated spring season.Temperature
Bloomington's weather in March shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from February's icy 35.6°F (2°C) to a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C). In Bloomington, March nights witness a steady temperature drop to a wintry 34°F (1.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Bloomington is 75%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140.6 rainfall days, and 22.44" (570mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 4.2 days. Throughout March, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated. In Bloomington, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.4 days and aggregates up to 9.45" (240mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:47 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:20 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
The average sunshine in March is 6.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Bloomington, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 48.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Bloomington, IL
- 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Bloomington, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Bloomington, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Bloomington, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").
Average rainfall days in March
Bloomington, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Bloomington, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.26"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Bloomington, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 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
Bloomington, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Bloomington, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Bloomington, IL
- 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
Bloomington, 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 September (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
Bloomington, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
