March weather forecast
Dowell, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Dowell, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 55°F (12.8°C) and 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings a change in Dowell's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from February's chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a cool 55°F (12.8°C). During the month of March, the temperature in Dowell generally drops to a low average of 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Dowell, during March, the rain falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dowell, there are 147.6 rainfall days, and 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Dowell, in March, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Dowell, during the entire year, snow falls for 18 days and aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Dowell is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Dowell, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:19 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 in Dowell is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Dowell?

Dowell in March has an average high-temperature of 55°F (12.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Dowell?

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in Dowell in March?

In March, in Dowell, Illinois, the rain falls for 14.4 days. Throughout March, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Dowell in March?

In Dowell, Illinois, in March, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Dowell have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Dowell?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:19 pm CDT.

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

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 Dowell?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Dowell, Illinois, is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March in Dowell?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Dowell is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Dowell, IL

Average temperature in March - Dowell, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 55°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Dowell, IL

Average pressure in March - Dowell, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Dowell, IL

Average wind speed in March - Dowell, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Dowell, IL

Average humidity in March - Dowell, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in March
Dowell, IL

Average rainfall in March - Dowell, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in March
Dowell, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Dowell, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Dowell, IL

Average snowfall in March - Dowell, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Dowell, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Dowell, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 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
Dowell, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dowell, IL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Dowell, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Dowell, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
Dowell, IL

Average UV index in March - Dowell, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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
Dowell, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Dowell, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in March
Dowell, IL

Average visibility in March - Dowell, 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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