March weather forecast
Makanda, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a mild month in Makanda, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.6°F (13.1°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

As Makanda transitions into March, the average high-temperature is observed to rise from a chilly 44.6°F (7°C) in February to a mild 55.6°F (13.1°C). Throughout March, an average nighttime temperature of 39.4°F (4.1°C) is experienced.

Humidity

In Makanda, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Makanda, Illinois, during March, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 143 rainfall days, and 27.44" (697mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Makanda, during March, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.9 snowfall days, and 6.06" (154mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Makanda, Illinois, is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:51 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 is 6.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Makanda?

The high-temperature, in March, in Makanda, is 55.6°F (13.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 39.4°F (4.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Makanda?

In March, the average relative humidity in Makanda, Illinois, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March in Makanda?

In Makanda, in March, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Makanda in March?

In Makanda, Illinois, in March, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Makanda?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:51 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 Makanda?

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 Makanda?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Makanda?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Makanda, Illinois, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Makanda, IL

Average temperature in March - Makanda, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 55.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Makanda, IL

Average pressure in March - Makanda, 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Makanda, IL

Average wind speed in March - Makanda, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in March
Makanda, IL

Average humidity in March - Makanda, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

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
Makanda, IL

Average rainfall in March - Makanda, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in March
Makanda, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Makanda, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Makanda, IL

Average snowfall in March - Makanda, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Makanda, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Makanda, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Makanda, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Makanda, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Makanda, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Makanda, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Makanda, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in March
Makanda, IL

Average visibility in March - Makanda, 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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