March weather forecastRock Falls, IA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Rock Falls, is a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 27.7°F (-2.4°C).Temperature
The shift into March is marked by a considerable temperature increase, with the average high-temperature soaring from a freezing cold 26.6°F (-3°C) in February to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). In Rock Falls, the average temperature during the nights of March drops to a subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C).Humidity
In Rock Falls, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In Rock Falls, in March, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rock Falls, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.5 days and collects up to 25.98" (660mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Rock Falls are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout March, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated. In Rock Falls, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.1 days and aggregates up to 21.69" (551mm) of snow.Daylight
In Rock Falls, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Rock Falls, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:38 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 Rock Falls is 5.8h.UV index
In Rock Falls, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. 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
Rock Falls, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 41.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).
Average pressure in March
Rock Falls, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Rock Falls, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Rock Falls, IA
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Rock Falls, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in March
Rock Falls, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Rock Falls, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.99"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Rock Falls, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rock Falls, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 48min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Rock Falls, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Rock Falls, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Rock Falls, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Rock Falls, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
