March weather forecast
Canton, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Canton, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 49.5°F (9.7°C).

Temperature

The shift into March is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's icy 36.1°F (2.3°C) to a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C). Canton, in March, observes a steady average low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout March, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Canton, there are 98 rainfall days, and 8.86" (225mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Canton, Illinois, in March, during 2.7 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.9 snowfall days, and 3.07" (78mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Canton is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Canton, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:24 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 6.6h.

UV index

In Canton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in March leads to these recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Canton?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Canton, is 49.5°F (9.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Canton?

The average relative humidity in March in Canton is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Canton?

In Canton, Illinois, during March, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Canton?

In Canton, Illinois, during March, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Canton?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Canton, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:24 pm CDT.

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

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

In Canton, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

How high is the UV index in March in Canton?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Canton, IL

Average temperature in March - Canton, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
Canton, IL

Average pressure in March - Canton, 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 (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Canton, IL

Average wind speed in March - Canton, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Canton, IL

Average humidity in March - Canton, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in March
Canton, IL

Average rainfall in March - Canton, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in March
Canton, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Canton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Canton, IL

Average snowfall in March - Canton, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Canton, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Canton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Canton, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Canton, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Canton, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Canton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
Canton, IL

Average UV index in March - Canton, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Canton, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Canton, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Canton, IL

Average visibility in March - Canton, 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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