Harrisburg Weather in March

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

The climate in Harrisburg during March can be summarized as cool and wet.

March is in the spring in Harrisburg and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

Harrisburg weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.2°C 57.6°F
Nightly temperature 2.4°C 36.3°F
Average temperature 8.3°C 46.9°F
Daily sunshine 6.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 123 mm 4.9 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 10.5°C 50.9°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average March is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 123mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Harrisburg

Harrisburg average temperature in March

March rainfall

Harrisburg average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg in March 2024.

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Harrisburg weather stats

Harrisburg weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.2°C 90°F
Driest month: October 74mm 2.9ins
Sunniest month: July 11hrs
Coldest month: January 4.7°C 40.5°F
Wettest month: May 129mm 5.1ins
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