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Weather in Chicago, Illinois for March 2026

Your guide to Chicago weather in March - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Chicago typically experiences moderate snowfall in March, with an average of 9 snowy days.
    According to Chicago snow forecast for March 2026, 3 snowy days are expected in the next 2 weeks. The closest date with snow is Monday, March 16.

    • Temperatures

  • So far, March 2026 in Chicago is slightly warmer than the historical average by 1.3 °F.

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Chicago predicts a temperature of 8.6 °F, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Chicago at the beginning of March is 6.9 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 10.4 °F by the end of March.

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Average dry days
5
Dry days
Average rainy days
17
Rainy days
Average snowy days
9
Snow days
Average temperatures
7°/1°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
25 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
71 %
Avg humidity

Chicago Weather March

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February
April
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Cloudy
4°
2
Overcast
6°
3
Sunny
6°
4
Overcast
7°
5
Light rain shower
8°
6
Partly cloudy
10°
7
Cloudy
7°
8
Overcast
9°
9
Cloudy
9°
10
Overcast
9°
11
Overcast
9°
12
Overcast
6°
13
Partly cloudy
7°
14
Sunny
4°
15
Moderate rain
13°
16
Blowing snow
-2°
17
Light freezing rain
-5°
18
Moderate or heavy snow showers
5°
19
Overcast
8°
20
Patchy rain possible
3°
21
Partly cloudy
11°
22
Overcast
7°
23
Sunny
20°
24
Patchy rain possible
23°
25
Partly cloudy
6°
26
Moderate rain
9°
27
Patchy rain possible
18°
28
Overcast
9°
29
Overcast
9°
30
Overcast
13°
31
Light rain shower
9°

Temperatures trend during March in Chicago

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

March weather in Chicago day by day

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February April
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
Mar. 1 Cloudy
Cloudy
 4° /-1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Mar. 2 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /-1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Mar. 3 Sunny
Sunny
 6° /1° 2.5 mm 0.1 cm
Mar. 4 Overcast
Overcast
 7° /2° 3.9 mm 0 cm
Mar. 5 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 8° /1° 6.3 mm 0 cm
Mar. 6 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /1° 2.2 mm 0 cm
Mar. 7 Cloudy
Cloudy
 7° /1° 3.2 mm 0.1 cm
Mar. 8 Overcast
Overcast
 9° /1° 3 mm 0 cm
Mar. 9 Cloudy
Cloudy
 9° /1° 0.8 mm 0.2 cm
Mar. 10 Overcast
Overcast
 9° /2° 5 mm 2 cm
Mar. 11 Overcast
Overcast
 9° /1° 25.8 mm 0 cm
Mar. 12 Overcast
Overcast
 6° /0° 1.4 mm 1 cm
Mar. 13 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 7° /1° 0.5 mm 0 cm
Mar. 14 Sunny
Sunny
 4° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 15 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 13° /2° 18.1 mm 0 cm
Mar. 16 Blowing snow
Blowing snow
 -2° /-7° 73.9 mm 1.1 cm
Mar. 17 Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -5° /-11° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
Mar. 18 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 5° /-6° 3.6 mm 2.6 cm
Mar. 19 Overcast
Overcast
 8° /1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Mar. 20 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 3° /2° 0.9 mm 0 cm
Mar. 21 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 22 Overcast
Overcast
 7° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 23 Sunny
Sunny
 20° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 24 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 23° /4° 0.1 mm 0 cm
Mar. 25 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 6° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
Mar. 26 Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 9° /1° 7.8 mm 0 cm
Mar. 27 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /8° 2.5 mm 0 cm
Mar. 28 Overcast
Overcast
 9° /1° 3.6 mm 0 cm
Mar. 29 Overcast
Overcast
 9° /1° 1.2 mm 0.3 cm
Mar. 30 Overcast
Overcast
 13° /3° 18.6 mm 0 cm
Mar. 31 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 9° /3° 6.5 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Chicago in March is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Chicago forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Chicago in March - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Chicago during March?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 7° and colder nights, dipping below 1°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Chicago during March?

Significant rainfall exceeding 130.4 mm is expected in Chicago during March, occurring over more than 17 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

Will it snow in Chicago in March 2026?

Chicago experiences an average snowfall of 8.038 cm during March, occurring over 9 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Chicago during March?

The average wind speed in Chicago during March is 25 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Chicago snow forecast March 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Chicago’s snowy potential this March ❄️
On average, Chicago sees 9 snowy days during March, with approximately 8 cm of total snowfall.

March rainfall patterns in Chicago

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Chicagos March weather 💧
Typically, Chicago has 17 rainy days in March with a total of 130.4 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Chicago during March

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