The weather in March in Alton

It's cool in March in Alton with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 8°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -3°C and 7°C.

Looking for sun? March isn’t a good month to be in Alton. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Alton, Illinois. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 29°C in 2017, Alton reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -8°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -17°C to a highest value of 19°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In March, there is an average of 130 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 2,5 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in March for Alton

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Alton. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  Alton New York
Average temperature 14°C 11°C
Max. temperature 19°C 14°C
Min. temperature -3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 130 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 15 days 10 days
Total snowfall 2,5 cm 7 cm
Snowy days 2 days 4 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Alton with cool temps, averaging around 12°C during the day and nights around 1°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 14°C, with nights around 4°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Alton is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 5°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in March in Alton, Illinois. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Alton

Temperature in March in Alton over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Alton, Illinois. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in March in Alton

Total precipitation in March in Alton over the years

Daily Snowfall in March in Alton

Snowfall in March in Alton per year

Daily UV index in March in Alton

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Alton, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Alton by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Alton. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.