Charleston Weather in March

What's the weather like in Charleston (Illinois) in March 2024?

The climate in Charleston during March can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

March is in the spring in Charleston and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

Charleston weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 10.9°C 51.5°F
Nightly temperature -0°C 31.9°F
Average temperature 5.4°C 41.7°F
Daily sunshine 6.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 84 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 8.3°C 46.9°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 19.8kph 12 mph

On average March is the 6th wettest month of the year in Charleston with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Charleston

Charleston average temperature in March

March rainfall

Charleston average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Charleston average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Charleston in March 2024.

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Charleston weather stats

Charleston weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.8°C 85.6°F
Driest month: February 53mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: July 10.9hrs
Coldest month: January 1°C 33.8°F
Wettest month: July 108mm 4.3ins
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