March weather forecastRiverdale, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Riverdale, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.2°F (6.8°C) and min 32.5°F (0.3°C).Temperature
As February transitions into March, Riverdale sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C) to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). The average temperature drops to a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C) during the night in the month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Riverdale is 76%.Rainfall
In Riverdale, Illinois, during March, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 110.3 rainfall days, and 10.31" (262mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Riverdale, during March, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Riverdale, Illinois, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.1 days and aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:41 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:15 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
Sunshine
In Riverdale, the average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Riverdale, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Riverdale, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Riverdale, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Riverdale, IL
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Riverdale, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 0.51"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Riverdale, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Riverdale, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Riverdale, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Riverdale, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Riverdale, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Riverdale, IL
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Riverdale, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Riverdale, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
