March weather forecastRochester, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Rochester, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 51.3°F (10.7°C) and an average low of 36°F (2.2°C).Temperature
Rochester's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of March, moving from an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C) in February to a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C). An average nighttime temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) is observed during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Rochester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.7 days and collects up to 22.72" (577mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Rochester are January through April, November and December. In Rochester, during March, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow. In Rochester, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.9 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Rochester 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 reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 30min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
