March weather forecast
Lockport, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Lockport, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 32°F (0°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 33.1°F (0.6°C) in February to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). In March, the temperature in Lockport drops to an average of 32°F (0°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lockport, Illinois, in March, during 8.6 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.8 rainfall days, and 10.08" (256mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 4.1 days. Throughout March, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated. In Lockport, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.8 days and aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Lockport is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Lockport, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 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 Lockport, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Lockport?

In Lockport, 46°F (7.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 32°F (0°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Lockport?

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

How much does it rain in Lockport in March?

In Lockport, during March, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Lockport?

In Lockport, in March, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lockport have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Lockport?

On the first day of March in Lockport, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:16 pm CDT.

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

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 Lockport?

The average sunshine duration in March in Lockport is 6h.

How high is the UV index in March in Lockport?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Lockport is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Lockport, IL

Average temperature in March - Lockport, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Lockport, IL

Average pressure in March - Lockport, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Lockport, IL

Average wind speed in March - Lockport, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in March
Lockport, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in March
Lockport, IL

Average rainfall in March - Lockport, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in March
Lockport, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Lockport, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Lockport, IL

Average snowfall in March - Lockport, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Lockport, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Lockport, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 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
Lockport, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Lockport, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Lockport, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Lockport, IL

Average UV index in March - Lockport, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Lockport, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Lockport, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in March
Lockport, IL

Average visibility in March - Lockport, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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