March weather forecast
Riverton, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Riverton, is a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.6°F (2°C) and max 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

The transition to March introduces an increase in the average high-temperature, shifting from a cold 37.9°F (3.3°C) in February to a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C). Throughout the March nights, Riverton encounters a low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Riverton is 75%.

Rainfall

In Riverton, during March, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 131.5 rainfall days, and 18.54" (471mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Riverton are January through April, November and December. In March, in Riverton, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated. In Riverton, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.5 days and aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:21 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 March, the average sunshine in Riverton is 6.5h.

UV index

In Riverton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in March transforms into this advice:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Riverton in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Riverton, is 51.1°F (10.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Riverton?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Riverton?

In Riverton, in March, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Riverton?

In Riverton, Illinois, in March, during 3.3 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Riverton have in March?

In Riverton, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Riverton?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Riverton, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:21 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Riverton?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Riverton, Illinois, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Riverton?

The average sunshine duration in March in Riverton, Illinois, is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Riverton?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Riverton is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Riverton, IL

Average temperature in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Riverton, IL

Average pressure in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Riverton, IL

Average wind speed in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Riverton, IL

Average humidity in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
Riverton, IL

Average rainfall in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in March
Riverton, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Riverton, IL

Average snowfall in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Riverton, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Riverton, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Riverton, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Riverton, IL

Average UV index in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Riverton, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in March
Riverton, IL

Average visibility in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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