March weather forecastRockton, IL
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Rockton, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.3°F (6.3°C) and an average low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Temperature
March's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C) to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). In Rockton, the average nighttime temperature during March is a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Humidity
In Rockton, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Rockton, in March, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rockton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.2 days and collects up to 16.42" (417mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Rockton, Illinois, in March, during 5.3 snowfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rockton, there are 41.2 snowfall days, and 8.78" (223mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Rockton, 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, sunrise is at 6:38 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 is 5.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Average temperature in March
Rockton, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 43.3°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 (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Rockton, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Rockton, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Rockton, IL
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Rockton, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.28").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
Rockton, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Rockton, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Rockton, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 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
Rockton, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Rockton, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Rockton, IL
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Rockton, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in March
Rockton, 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).
