March weather forecast
Oak Forest, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Oak Forest, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.9°F (7.7°C) and min 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C) in February to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). Throughout the March nights, Oak Forest encounters a low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Oak Forest, Illinois, during March, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Oak Forest, there are 111.8 rainfall days, and 11.18" (284mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Oak Forest are January through April, October through December. In Oak Forest, in March, during 4 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Oak Forest, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.2 days and aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Oak Forest is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Oak Forest, 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 7:15 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 6.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Oak Forest?

The high-temperature during March is 45.9°F (7.7°C) and the low-temperature is 32.4°F (0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Oak Forest?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Oak Forest?

In Oak Forest, Illinois, in March, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Oak Forest in March?

In Oak Forest, in March, snow falls for 4 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Oak Forest?

In March, the average day length in Oak Forest, Illinois, is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Oak Forest?

On the first day of March in Oak Forest, 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 7:15 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Oak Forest, Illinois, 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 Oak Forest?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Oak Forest?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Oak Forest, IL

Average temperature in March - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Oak Forest, IL

Average pressure in March - Oak Forest, 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
Oak Forest, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Oak Forest, IL

Average humidity in March - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

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

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Average rainfall in March
Oak Forest, IL

Average rainfall in March - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in March
Oak Forest, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Oak Forest, IL

Average snowfall in March - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Oak Forest, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Oak Forest, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Oak Forest, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Oak Forest, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in March
Oak Forest, IL

Average UV index in March - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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
Oak Forest, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Oak Forest, 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 30).

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Average visibility in March
Oak Forest, IL

Average visibility in March - Oak Forest, 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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