March weather forecastRockdale, IA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Rockdale, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.3°F (6.3°C) and min 28.4°F (-2°C).Temperature
Rockdale's transition into March is marked by a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) in February to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). Rockdale experiences a consistent average temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) throughout the nights in March.Humidity
In Rockdale, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Rockdale, in March, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.3 rainfall days, and 27.4" (696mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Rockdale, in March, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Rockdale, there are 43.9 snowfall days, and 17.09" (434mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Rockdale is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:28 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 Rockdale, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.UV index
In Rockdale, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Rockdale, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Rockdale, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Rockdale, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Rockdale, IA
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Rockdale, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.61"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.7").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.14").
Average rainfall days in March
Rockdale, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Rockdale, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.73"
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
Rockdale, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 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
Rockdale, IA
- 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: 6h and 6min
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 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Rockdale, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Rockdale, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Rockdale, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Rockdale, 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).
