March weather forecast
Rochester, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Rochester, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.3°F (10.7°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C) in February to a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 36°F (2.2°C) in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141.7 rainfall days, and 22.72" (577mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Rochester. In Rochester, in March, during 2.9 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 27.9 snowfall days, and 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 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 Rochester, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Rochester in March?

During March, Rochester experiences an average high-temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C) and a low-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Rochester?

The average relative humidity in March in Rochester, Illinois, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Rochester in March?

In Rochester, in March, during 11.8 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Rochester?

In Rochester, Illinois, in March, during 2.9 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Rochester?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Rochester?

On the first day of March in Rochester, sunrise is at 6:29 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.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Rochester have in March?

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

How high is the UV index in March in Rochester?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Rochester, IL

Average temperature in March - Rochester, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.3°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 (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).

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Average pressure in March
Rochester, IL

Average pressure in March - Rochester, 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Rochester, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (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
Rochester, IL

Average humidity in March - Rochester, 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
Rochester, IL

Average rainfall in March - Rochester, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in March
Rochester, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Rochester, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Rochester, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Rochester, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Rochester, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 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
Rochester, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Rochester, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Rochester, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

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Average UV index in March
Rochester, IL

Average UV index in March - Rochester, 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
Rochester, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Rochester, IL

Average visibility in March - Rochester, 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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