Homewood weather in March
In March, Homewood sees average daytime highs of 47°F and overnight lows near 31°F, with 2.9 in of precipitation across 10.6 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 41°F in the first days to 53°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in March, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 hours at the start of March to 12 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Homewood's 9th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Homewood's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 47°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 31°
- 4th coldest
- Precipitation
- 2.9 in
- 10.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 6:11 AM – 5:50 PM
- Cloud cover
- 67%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 9 mph
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.1 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.5
- out of 10
Homewood is village in Cook County, Illinois, United States.
- Founded
- 1893
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Highs climb over the month, from about 41°F in the first days to 53°F by the end.
A typical March day in Homewood reaches about 47°F in the afternoon and slips back to 31°F overnight — a 17°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 33°F and 64°F. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 11°F warmer than February and about 12°F cooler than April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 |
| Avg low (°F) | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 25 |
| 2 | 41 | 26 |
| 3 | 41 | 26 |
| 4 | 42 | 26 |
| 5 | 42 | 26 |
| 6 | 43 | 27 |
| 7 | 43 | 27 |
| 8 | 44 | 28 |
| 9 | 44 | 28 |
| 10 | 45 | 28 |
| 11 | 45 | 29 |
| 12 | 46 | 29 |
| 13 | 46 | 29 |
| 14 | 46 | 30 |
| 15 | 47 | 30 |
| 16 | 47 | 31 |
| 17 | 48 | 31 |
| 18 | 48 | 31 |
| 19 | 49 | 32 |
| 20 | 49 | 32 |
| 21 | 49 | 32 |
| 22 | 50 | 33 |
| 23 | 50 | 33 |
| 24 | 51 | 33 |
| 25 | 51 | 34 |
| 26 | 51 | 34 |
| 27 | 52 | 34 |
| 28 | 52 | 35 |
| 29 | 53 | 35 |
| 30 | 53 | 35 |
| 31 | 54 | 36 |
How March really feels in Homewood
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 31 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Homewood weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 9th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 19° | 2.3 | 8.7 | 5.7 | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 36° / 21° | 2.0 | 7.1 | 4.8 | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 47° / 31° | 2.9 | 10.6 | 3 | 11.7 | 1.5 |
| Apr | 59° / 41° | 4.4 | 12.6 | 0.9 | 13.1 | 4.3 |
| May | 70° / 51° | 4.6 | 12.6 | 0 | 14.3 | 6.0 |
| Jun | 79° / 62° | 4.3 | 11.6 | 0 | 14.9 | 6.3 |
| Jul | 83° / 66° | 3.9 | 11.9 | 0 | 14.7 | 5.8 |
| Aug | 81° / 64° | 3.8 | 10.8 | 0 | 13.7 | 6.5 |
| Sep | 75° / 56° | 3.0 | 8.5 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.1 |
| Oct | 62° / 44° | 3.2 | 9.5 | 0.1 | 10.9 | 5.4 |
| Nov | 48° / 34° | 2.7 | 8.6 | 1.2 | 9.7 | 1.9 |
| Dec | 37° / 24° | 2.2 | 8 | 3.9 | 9 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 63%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 33 |
| Cloudier (%) | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 67 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 66 |
| 2 | 34 | 66 |
| 3 | 34 | 66 |
| 4 | 35 | 65 |
| 5 | 36 | 64 |
| 6 | 36 | 64 |
| 7 | 36 | 64 |
| 8 | 36 | 64 |
| 9 | 37 | 63 |
| 10 | 37 | 63 |
| 11 | 37 | 63 |
| 12 | 38 | 62 |
| 13 | 38 | 62 |
| 14 | 39 | 61 |
| 15 | 39 | 61 |
| 16 | 38 | 62 |
| 17 | 39 | 61 |
| 18 | 39 | 61 |
| 19 | 38 | 62 |
| 20 | 38 | 62 |
| 21 | 38 | 62 |
| 22 | 37 | 63 |
| 23 | 37 | 63 |
| 24 | 37 | 63 |
| 25 | 36 | 64 |
| 26 | 36 | 64 |
| 27 | 36 | 64 |
| 28 | 35 | 65 |
| 29 | 35 | 65 |
| 30 | 35 | 65 |
| 31 | 33 | 67 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Homewood gets around 2.9 in of rain and snow over 10.6 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 34% and peaks near 39% on the wettest days, and about 3 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 |
| Snow chance (%) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 17 |
| 2 | 33 | 16 |
| 3 | 33 | 16 |
| 4 | 33 | 15 |
| 5 | 33 | 14 |
| 6 | 33 | 14 |
| 7 | 32 | 13 |
| 8 | 32 | 12 |
| 9 | 32 | 12 |
| 10 | 32 | 11 |
| 11 | 32 | 11 |
| 12 | 31 | 10 |
| 13 | 32 | 10 |
| 14 | 32 | 9 |
| 15 | 32 | 9 |
| 16 | 32 | 9 |
| 17 | 32 | 9 |
| 18 | 33 | 9 |
| 19 | 33 | 8 |
| 20 | 34 | 8 |
| 21 | 34 | 8 |
| 22 | 35 | 8 |
| 23 | 36 | 7 |
| 24 | 36 | 7 |
| 25 | 37 | 7 |
| 26 | 37 | 7 |
| 27 | 38 | 6 |
| 28 | 38 | 6 |
| 29 | 38 | 6 |
| 30 | 39 | 5 |
| 31 | 39 | 5 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the dry band about 99% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 0 |
| 2 | 100 | 0 |
| 3 | 100 | 0 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 |
| 5 | 100 | 0 |
| 6 | 100 | 0 |
| 7 | 100 | 0 |
| 8 | 99 | 1 |
| 9 | 99 | 1 |
| 10 | 99 | 1 |
| 11 | 99 | 1 |
| 12 | 99 | 1 |
| 13 | 99 | 1 |
| 14 | 98 | 2 |
| 15 | 98 | 2 |
| 16 | 98 | 2 |
| 17 | 98 | 2 |
| 18 | 98 | 2 |
| 19 | 98 | 2 |
| 20 | 98 | 2 |
| 21 | 98 | 2 |
| 22 | 98 | 2 |
| 23 | 98 | 2 |
| 24 | 98 | 2 |
| 25 | 98 | 2 |
| 26 | 98 | 2 |
| 27 | 98 | 2 |
| 28 | 98 | 2 |
| 29 | 98 | 2 |
| 30 | 98 | 2 |
| 31 | 98 | 2 |
Wind in March
Winds average 9 mph in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 9 mph on the calmest days to 9 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | light breeze |
| 2 | 9 | light breeze |
| 3 | 9 | light breeze |
| 4 | 9 | light breeze |
| 5 | 9 | light breeze |
| 6 | 9 | light breeze |
| 7 | 9 | light breeze |
| 8 | 9 | light breeze |
| 9 | 9 | light breeze |
| 10 | 9 | light breeze |
| 11 | 9 | light breeze |
| 12 | 9 | light breeze |
| 13 | 9 | light breeze |
| 14 | 9 | light breeze |
| 15 | 9 | light breeze |
| 16 | 9 | light breeze |
| 17 | 9 | light breeze |
| 18 | 9 | light breeze |
| 19 | 9 | light breeze |
| 20 | 9 | light breeze |
| 21 | 9 | light breeze |
| 22 | 9 | light breeze |
| 23 | 9 | light breeze |
| 24 | 9 | light breeze |
| 25 | 9 | light breeze |
| 26 | 9 | light breeze |
| 27 | 9 | light breeze |
| 28 | 9 | light breeze |
| 29 | 9 | light breeze |
| 30 | 9 | light breeze |
| 31 | 9 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 hours at the start of March to 12 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 84 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:35 AM to 5:45 AM, and sunset from 5:32 PM to 6:07 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:29 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:24 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:19 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:14 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:09 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:04 | 6:02 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:57 | 5:55 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:50 | 5:48 | 5:46 | 5:45 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:32 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:06 | 6:07 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.0 | 6:35 | 5:32 |
| 2 | 11.0 | 6:34 | 5:34 |
| 3 | 11.0 | 6:32 | 5:35 |
| 4 | 11.1 | 6:31 | 5:36 |
| 5 | 11.1 | 6:29 | 5:37 |
| 6 | 11.2 | 6:27 | 5:38 |
| 7 | 11.2 | 6:26 | 5:40 |
| 8 | 11.3 | 6:24 | 5:41 |
| 9 | 11.3 | 6:22 | 5:42 |
| 10 | 11.4 | 6:21 | 5:43 |
| 11 | 11.4 | 6:19 | 5:44 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 6:17 | 5:45 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 6:16 | 5:47 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:14 | 5:48 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:12 | 5:49 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 6:11 | 5:50 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 6:09 | 5:51 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 6:07 | 5:52 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 6:06 | 5:53 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 6:04 | 5:54 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 6:02 | 5:56 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 6:00 | 5:57 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 5:59 | 5:58 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 5:57 | 5:59 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 5:55 | 6:00 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 5:53 | 6:01 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 5:52 | 6:02 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 5:50 | 6:03 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 5:48 | 6:04 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 5:46 | 6:06 |
| 31 | 12.4 | 5:45 | 6:07 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 4.1 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.66 kWh/m² to a high of 6.5 kWh/m² in June across the year — March's 4.1 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 11 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 12 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.6 | Bright |
Is March a good time to visit Homewood?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Homewood.
What to pack for Homewood in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Homewood sees daytime highs around 47°F and nights near 31°F. Pack a warm layer. Worth having: rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Homewood in March
The nearest coast averages about 35°F in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 16 mi away) is warmest in August at about 73°F and coldest in February near 35°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 10 to Sep 16 — about 2.3 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 38 | 35 | 35 | 39 | 46 | 59 | 70 | 73 | 68 | 58 | 49 | 42 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | Bracing |
| Feb | 35 | Bracing |
| Mar | 35 | Bracing |
| Apr | 39 | Bracing |
| May | 46 | Bracing |
| Jun | 59 | Cool |
| Jul | 70 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 73 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 68 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 58 | Bracing |
| Nov | 49 | Bracing |
| Dec | 42 | Bracing |
UV index in Homewood in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 5 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Homewood peaks around June 23 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Homewood in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Homewood is worst in July — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (October, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 15 | Moderate |
| May | 17 | Moderate |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Moderate |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Homewood?
Homewood sits at 41.6°N, 87.7°W, 659 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Country Club Hills, 3.1 mi away.
Topography around Homewood
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Homewood.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Homewood has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 174 ft around an average of 656 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 554 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 696 ft.
The land around Homewood is covered by trees (48%) and artificial surfaces (33%) within 2 miles, artificial surfaces (36%) and trees (34%) within 10 miles, and cropland (39%) and water (20%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Homewood (41.5573°, -87.6656°, elevation 659 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).