March weather forecast
Lyons, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Lyons, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

March indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from a cold 32.4°F (0.2°C) in February to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). During the nights in March, the temperature averages to a wintry 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are February, March, November and December Rain falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lyons, in March, during 4.3 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lyons, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.5 days and aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lyons, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 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 6.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

What is the driest month?

February, March, November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout March, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout March, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 pm CDT.

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

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 March, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Lyons, IL

Average temperature in March - Lyons, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Lyons, IL

Average pressure in March - Lyons, 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).

Average wind speed in March
Lyons, IL

Average wind speed in March - Lyons, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Lyons, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Lyons, IL

Average rainfall in March - Lyons, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, March, November and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in March
Lyons, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Lyons, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lyons, IL

Average snowfall in March - Lyons, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lyons, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Lyons, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 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
Lyons, IL

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

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lyons, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Lyons, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Lyons, IL

Average UV index in March - Lyons, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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

Average cloud cover in March
Lyons, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Lyons, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Lyons, IL

Average visibility in March - Lyons, 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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