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Chicago Weather in March, USA

Chicago Averages March

CHICAGO AVERAGES FOR MARCH

  • What is Average Temperature?
    The average high temperature and the average low temperature for that month, on a daily basis, divided by 2 equals the average temperature for that month

    Temperature

    3°C
    37°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    High Temperature

    8°C
    46°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    Low Temperature

    -2°C
    28°F
  • What is Average Day Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunrise and sunset

    Day Temperature

    4°C
    40°F
  • What is Average Night Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunset and sunrise

    Night Temperature

    2°C
    36°F
  • What are Average Daily Sunshine Hours?
    Total sunshine hours for the month, divided by the number of days in the month. Sunshine hours are taken with a sunshine recorder, either a Campbell-Stokes recorder or an Eppley Pyreheliometer

    Sunshine Hours

    6 hours
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall Days

    13 days
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall

    67 mm

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Chicago Daily Averages March

March 2024 Forecast, Daily Averages

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1 Avg 32º
Sat
2 Avg -2º 28º
3 Avg -3º 27º
4 Avg -2º 28º
5 Avg 32º
6 Avg 32º
7 Avg 39º
8 Avg 41º
9 Avg 39º
10 Avg 41º
11 Avg 39º
12 Avg 36º
13 Avg 34º
14 Avg 39º
15 Avg 39º
16 Avg 39º
17 Avg 37º
18 Avg 39º
19 Avg 37º
20 Avg 34º
21 Avg 36º
22 Avg 37º
23 Avg 34º
24 Avg 37º
25 Avg 36º
26 Avg 39º
27 Avg 41º
28 Avg 39º
29
30
  • 4

    39

    Hour 9

    9:00

  • 4

    39

    Hour 10

    10:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 11

    11:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 12

    12:00

  • 6

    43

    Hour 13

    13:00

  • 7

    45

    Hour 14

    14:00

  • 7

    45

    Hour 15

    15:00

  • 6

    43

    Hour 16

    16:00

  • 6

    43

    Hour 17

    17:00

  • 6

    43

    Hour 18

    18:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 19

    19:00

  • Sunset

    19:14

  • 5

    41

    Hour 20

    20:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 21

    21:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 22

    22:00

  • 6

    43

    Hour 23

    23:00

  • Saturday
  • 5

    41

    0:00

  • 5

    41

    1:00

  • 4

    39

    2:00

  • 4

    39

    3:00

  • 3

    37

    4:00

  • 3

    37

    5:00

  • 3

    37

    6:00

  • Sunset

    06:37

  • 3

    37

    7:00

  • 2

    36

    8:00

    • 0900

      Clear

      39º

    • 1000

      Clear

      39º

    • 1100

      Partly cloudy

      41º

    • 1200

      Cloudy

      41º

    • 1300

      Partly cloudy

      43º

    • 1400

      Partly cloudy

      45º

    • 1500

      Clear

      45º

    • 1600

      Clear

      43º

    • 1700

      Clear

      43º

    • 1800

      Patchy rain possible

      43º

    • 1900

      Patchy rain possible

      41º

    • 19 14

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    • 2000

      Patchy rain possible

      41º

    • 2100

      Light rain shower

      41º

    • 2200

      Light drizzle

      41º

    • 2300

      Light rain

      43º

    • 0000

      Sat

      Light rain

      45º

    • 0100

      Light rain

      45º

    • 0200

      Light rain

      46º

    • 0300

      Light rain

      48º

    • 0400

      Light rain

      10º

      50º

    • 0500

      Light rain

      10º

      50º

    • 0600

      Light rain

      11º

      52º

    • 06 37

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    • 0700

      Light rain

      11º

      52º

    • 0800

      Light rain

      11º

      52º

  • 11

    52

    Hour 6

    6:00

  • Sunset

    06:35

  • 11

    52

    Hour 7

    7:00

  • 11

    52

    Hour 8

    8:00

  • 11

    52

    Hour 9

    9:00

  • 12

    54

    Hour 10

    10:00

  • 12

    54

    Hour 11

    11:00

  • 12

    54

    Hour 12

    12:00

  • 12

    54

    Hour 13

    13:00

  • 12

    54

    Hour 14

    14:00

  • 12

    54

    Hour 15

    15:00

  • 11

    52

    Hour 16

    16:00

  • 10

    50

    Hour 17

    17:00

  • 9

    48

    Hour 18

    18:00

  • 8

    46

    Hour 19

    19:00

  • Sunset

    19:15

  • 8

    46

    Hour 20

    20:00

  • 7

    45

    Hour 21

    21:00

  • 7

    45

    Hour 22

    22:00

  • 6

    43

    Hour 23

    23:00

  • Sunday
  • 7

    45

    0:00

  • 7

    45

    1:00

  • 8

    46

    2:00

  • 9

    48

    3:00

  • 10

    50

    4:00

  • 10

    50

    5:00

    • 0600

      Light rain shower

      11º

      52º

    • 06 35

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    • 0700

      Thundery outbreaks possible

      11º

      52º

    • 0800

      Patchy rain possible

      11º

      52º

    • 0900

      Patchy rain possible

      11º

      52º

    • 1000

      Patchy rain possible

      12º

      54º

    • 1100

      Patchy rain possible

      12º

      54º

    • 1200

      Patchy rain possible

      12º

      54º

    • 1300

      Cloudy

      12º

      54º

    • 1400

      Partly cloudy

      12º

      54º

    • 1500

      Partly cloudy

      12º

      54º

    • 1600

      Partly cloudy

      11º

      52º

    • 1700

      Partly cloudy

      10º

      50º

    • 1800

      Patchy rain possible

      48º

    • 1900

      Patchy rain possible

      46º

    • 19 15

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    • 2000

      Patchy rain possible

      46º

    • 2100

      Overcast

      45º

    • 2200

      Overcast

      45º

    • 2300

      Overcast

      43º

    • 0000

      Sun

      Overcast

      43º

    • 0100

      Overcast

      41º

    • 0200

      Overcast

      41º

    • 0300

      Overcast

      41º

    • 0400

      Overcast

      41º

    • 0500

      Overcast

      41º

31
  • 4

    39

    Hour 6

    6:00

  • Sunset

    06:34

  • 5

    41

    Hour 7

    7:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 8

    8:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 9

    9:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 10

    10:00

  • 4

    39

    Hour 11

    11:00

  • 4

    39

    Hour 12

    12:00

  • 4

    39

    Hour 13

    13:00

  • 4

    39

    Hour 14

    14:00

  • 4

    39

    Hour 15

    15:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 16

    16:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 17

    17:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 18

    18:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 19

    19:00

  • Sunset

    19:16

  • 5

    41

    Hour 20

    20:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 21

    21:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 22

    22:00

  • 5

    41

    Hour 23

    23:00

  • Monday
  • 6

    43

    0:00

  • 5

    41

    1:00

  • 5

    41

    2:00

  • 5

    41

    3:00

  • 5

    41

    4:00

  • 5

    41

    5:00

    • 0600

      Clear

      39º

    • 06 34

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    • 0700

      Partly cloudy

      41º

    • 0800

      Partly cloudy

      41º

    • 0900

      Partly cloudy

      41º

    • 1000

      Light drizzle

      41º

    • 1100

      Light drizzle

      39º

    • 1200

      Light drizzle

      39º

    • 1300

      Light rain

      39º

    • 1400

      Light drizzle

      39º

    • 1500

      Light rain shower

      39º

    • 1600

      Light drizzle

      41º

    • 1700

      Patchy rain possible

      41º

    • 1800

      Light rain shower

      41º

    • 1900

      Light rain shower

      41º

    • 19 16

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    • 2000

      Light drizzle

      41º

    • 2100

      Light drizzle

      41º

    • 2200

      Light rain shower

      41º

    • 2300

      Patchy rain possible

      41º

    • 0000

      Mon

      Patchy rain possible

      41º

    • 0100

      Patchy rain possible

      41º

    • 0200

      Patchy rain possible

      41º

    • 0300

      Patchy rain possible

      41º

    • 0400

      Patchy rain possible

      41º

    • 0500

      Patchy rain possible

      41º

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March Weather Averages

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What's the Weather Like in Chicago in March

Weather around spring time is famously unpredictable in Chicago, giving weight to the joke that the city only has two seasons: summer and winter. If you're visiting the city at this time of year, be prepared to pack your suitcase with clothes for all seasons. It's best to pack layers so that you are fully prepared for any weather that may arrive.


Temperature
The average daily temperature for Chicago in March can be warmer at 8°C, but this can still drop as low as -2°C on average. This hasn't stopped a record temperature of 88°F being recorded one March, though!

Sunshine
Chicago experiences on average 6 hours of sun per day in March.

Rain
The average rainfall experienced in Chicago during this month rises, at 67 mm throughout the month on average. There can also be up to 7 inches of snow throughout the month.
 

Things to do in Chicago in March

Chicago Bike Show
Bike enthusiasts will enjoy the Chicago Bike Show, for which bike clubs and manufacturers come together.

Comedysportz March Madness
Comedysportz March Madness showcases teams of comedians coming together to battle it out with their improv comedic stylings to be crowned winner.

St. Patrick's Day Parade
Come see the Chicago river turned green in honour of St. Patrick's Day, with the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Academy Awards Party
The red carpet is rolled out for the Academy Awards Party, giving you the chance to see some of your favourite celebs being honoured for the films they have featured in. Complimentary food and drinks are also on offer with the ticket.

Golf Around Chicago Benefit
Chicago's famous landmarks are also depicted on Chicago's miniature golf course with the Golf Around Chicago benefit. All proceeds from which go towards the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago.