March weather forecastRockford, IA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Rockford, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).Temperature
A shift in Rockford's weather is noticeable as February turns into March, with the average high temperature increases from a subzero cold 26.6°F (-3°C) to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). In Rockford, the nighttime temperature averages to a freezing cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C) during March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In Rockford, in March, during 9.7 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rockford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.5 days and collects up to 25.98" (660mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Rockford, in March, during 6.5 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 50.1 snowfall days, and 21.69" (551mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:01 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:37 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 5.8h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Rockford, 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
Rockford, 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
Rockford, 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
Rockford, 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
Rockford, 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
Rockford, 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
Rockford, 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
Rockford, 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
Rockford, 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 6min).
- 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
Rockford, 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
Rockford, 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
Rockford, 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
Rockford, 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).
