Typical March weather
Chicago
Illinois · March
47° days
31° nights
about 4 snowy days · 12 hours of daylight
What to pack
- Warm coat
- Snow boots
What March feels like
Snow gives way to slush, and the river gets dyed green the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day, which is the real start of the social calendar. Expect at least one afternoon that feels like April and one that takes it all back.
Winter is doing its thing: 5.5 in of snow in a typical March, with fresh snow on about 4 days. about 20 nights dip below freezing.
The numbers
| Typical high | 47° |
|---|---|
| Typical low | 31° |
| Days with snow | 4 |
| Rain and melted snow | 2.5 in |
| Snowfall | 5.5 in |
| Humidity | dry air |
| Sunrise / sunset (mid-month) | 7:01 am / 6:56 pm |