March weather forecastRockwood, IL
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Rockwood, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 38.8°F (3.8°C) and max 55°F (12.8°C).Temperature
Rockwood's transition into March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) in February to a cool 55°F (12.8°C). Nighttime temperatures in March average to a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 111.9 rainfall days, and 10.43" (265mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Rockwood aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Rockwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.9 days and aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:52 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 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 Rockwood, Illinois, the average sunshine in March is 6.6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Rockwood, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 55°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 38.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Rockwood, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Rockwood, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Rockwood, IL
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Rockwood, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 0.87"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").
Average rainfall days in March
Rockwood, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Rockwood, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Rockwood, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 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
Rockwood, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 36min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Rockwood, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Rockwood, IL
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Rockwood, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Rockwood, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
