March weather forecastRiverside, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Riverside, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C).Temperature
In Riverside, stepping into March brings a temperature increase, moving up from February's cold 32.4°F (0.2°C) to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). An average nighttime temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) is witnessed throughout March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall in Riverside are February, March, November and December Rain falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout March, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. In Riverside, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.5 days and aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) 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 6:24 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Riverside, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 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 Riverside, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 during March leads to these advisories:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Riverside, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 43.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Riverside, 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
Riverside, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Riverside, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
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
Riverside, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, March, November and December (0.39").
Average rainfall days in March
Riverside, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Riverside, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Riverside, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 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
Riverside, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Riverside, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 19.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Riverside, IL
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Riverside, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Riverside, 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).
