March weather forecastRockford, IL
March
Weather in March
March signifies the beginning of the transition from winter to spring in Rockford, yet the weather remains cool. With an average high temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C), the city starts to thaw out from the extremely cold winter conditions of January and February. Although the weather remains somewhat unpredictable, it's typically filled with longer hours of daylight. With the melting snow and increased humidity, the city experiences more rainfall this month, leading to budding plant life. Although March can still have its chilly days, the promise of spring usually starts to become apparent.Temperature
March brings a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from February's freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C) to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). Rockford reports a consistent average low-temperature of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) throughout March nights.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Rockford, Illinois, is 78%.Rainfall
In Rockford, Illinois, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rockford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.1 days and collects up to 28.39" (721mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Rockford, Illinois. In March, in Rockford, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout March, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated. In Rockford, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.9 days and aggregates up to 15.67" (398mm) 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 6:30 am and sunset at 5:46 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Rockford, sunrise is at 6:39 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 Rockford, Illinois, is 6.1h.UV index
In Rockford, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Rockford, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Rockford, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Rockford, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Rockford, IL
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Rockford, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.26").
Average rainfall days in March
Rockford, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Rockford, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.85"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Rockford, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 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
Rockford, 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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Rockford, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Rockford, IL
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Rockford, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
Rockford, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and September (5mi).
