Illinois in march: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Illinois in march 2025
The weather in Illinois in march comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout march
very bad weather 68.2cm
Weather at 6am
38°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
24%
19%
10%
Weather at 12pm
47°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
28%
24%
6%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
27%
25%
8%
Weather at 3am
38°F
33%
24%
12%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Illinois in march
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Illinois in march.
The climate of Illinois in march is very bad
The weather in march in Illinois is relatively dry (with 3.5in of rainfall over 5 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in february there is an average of 2in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is fairly fresh in that area this month, but it is liveable by dressing warm. The high seasonal norm is 50°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 36°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of march in Illinois is 43°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Illinois in the month of march with a maximum record of 79°F in 2012 and a minimum record of -4°F in 2014. You can expect to have about 13 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 42% of the month.
On this month of march, day length in Illinois is generally 11:56. The sun rises at 06:09 and sunset is at 18:05.
March: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in march, there are destinations with better weather than Illinois:
In march, Miami (Florida), Phoenix (Arizona), Lake Havasu City and McAllen have perfect weather.
Furthermore, California, Louisiana, Dallas, Hawaii (Honolulu), Austin and Houston have good weather.
Finally, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Nashville, Amarillo (Texas), Arkansas and Laughlin have a tolerable climate, but better than Illinois.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Illinois in march
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of march.
| March | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 79°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -4°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 13 day(s) (42%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.9in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 68.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.01km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 48% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:09 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:05 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:56 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in march | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last march?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Illinois in march 2024:
34°F to 43°F
38°F to 59°F
49°F to 70°F
59°F to 74°F
54°F to 63°F
38°F to 54°F
43°F to 58°F
52°F to 61°F
40°F to 45°F
31°F to 49°F
38°F to 61°F
47°F to 65°F
50°F to 67°F
59°F to 70°F
43°F to 54°F
43°F to 61°F
36°F to 43°F
27°F to 38°F
32°F to 56°F
36°F to 43°F
32°F to 47°F
38°F to 56°F
29°F to 41°F
32°F to 50°F
50°F to 52°F
41°F to 52°F
29°F to 45°F
34°F to 54°F
45°F to 61°F
58°F to 59°F
45°F to 50°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in march
Cities near Illinois:
| Chicago in march | very bad weather |
| St. Louis (Missouri) in march | very bad weather |
| Indianapolis in march | very bad weather |
| Wisconsin in march | very bad weather |
| Missouri in march | very bad weather |
| Des Moines in march | very bad weather |
| Louisville (Kentucky) in march | very bad weather |
| Cincinnati in march | very bad weather |
| Kansas City in march | very bad weather |
| Nashville in march | tolerable weather |
| Detroit in march | very bad weather |
| Minneapolis (Minnesota) in march | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in march.
Illinois
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
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Weather data for Illinois in march:
Weather data for Illinois for march are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Illinois. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Illinois can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Illinois.