Columbia Weather in March

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

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

March is in the spring in Columbia and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

Columbia weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 12.9°C 55.1°F
Nightly temperature 1.6°C 34.8°F
Average temperature 7.2°C 45°F
Daily sunshine 6.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 88 mm 3.5 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 10.4°C 50.7°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 20.2kph 13 mph

On average March is the 5th wettest month of the year in Columbia with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Columbia

Columbia average temperature in March

March rainfall

Columbia average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Columbia 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 Columbia in March 2024.

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Columbia weather stats

Columbia weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.5°C 88.7°F
Driest month: January 48mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: July 10.8hrs
Coldest month: January 3.4°C 38.1°F
Wettest month: May 106mm 4.2ins
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