Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
Champaign experiences a temperature shift with the start of March, with average high-temperatures moving from an icy 37°F (2.8°C) in February to a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C). Throughout March, Champaign witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C).Humidity
In Champaign, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Champaign, in March, during 11 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Champaign, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.9 days and collects up to 18.15" (461mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Champaign. In Champaign, in March, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Champaign, there are 27.1 snowfall days, and 5.91" (150mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Champaign, Illinois, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March in Champaign, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:45 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 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 6.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Champaign in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Champaign?
How many days does it rain in March in Champaign?
How much does it snow in Champaign in March?
What is the average length of the day in March in Champaign?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Champaign?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Champaign?
How long on average sun shines in March in Champaign?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Champaign?
Average temperature in March
Champaign, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 49.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Champaign, 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
Champaign, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Champaign, 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 (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Champaign, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").
Average rainfall days in March
Champaign, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Champaign, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Champaign, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 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
Champaign, 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 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Champaign, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Champaign, 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
Champaign, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Champaign, 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).
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