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
March's arrival sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from February's cold 38.8°F (3.8°C) to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). The month of March records an average low-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In New Salem, Illinois, in March, during 12.5 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 128.8 rainfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In March, in New Salem, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout March, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 21.9 snowfall days, and 5.67" (144mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In New Salem, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:55 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:26 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 in New Salem is 6.6h.UV index
In New Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average March temperature in New Salem?
What is the average humidity in March in New Salem?
How many days does it rain in March in New Salem?
How much does it snow in New Salem in March?
What is the average length of the day in March in New Salem?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in New Salem?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in New Salem?
How long on average sun shines in March in New Salem?
What is the UV index reading in March in New Salem?
Average temperature in March
New Salem, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 51.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in March
New Salem, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
New Salem, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).
Average humidity in March
New Salem, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
New Salem, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").
Average rainfall days in March
New Salem, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
New Salem, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
New Salem, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
New Salem, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
New Salem, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in March
New Salem, 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
New Salem, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
New Salem, 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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