March weather forecast
Riverside, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Riverside, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and an average high of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

In Riverside, stepping into March brings a temperature increase, moving up from February's cold 32.4°F (0.2°C) to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). An average nighttime temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) is witnessed throughout March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Riverside are February, March, November and December Rain falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout March, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is accumulated. In Riverside, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.5 days and aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Riverside, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 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 Riverside, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during March leads to these advisories:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Riverside in March?

In Riverside, in March, the average high-temperature is 43.7°F (6.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 32.2°F (0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Riverside?

In Riverside, Illinois, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

What is the driest month in Riverside?

February, March, November and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 7.8 days and typically aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Riverside in March?

In Riverside, Illinois, in March, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Riverside?

In Riverside, in March, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Riverside have in March?

In March, the average day length in Riverside is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Riverside?

On the first day of March in Riverside, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Riverside?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Riverside, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Riverside have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Riverside is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in March in Riverside?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Riverside, IL

Average temperature in March - Riverside, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Riverside, IL

Average pressure in March - Riverside, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Riverside, IL

Average wind speed in March - Riverside, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Riverside, IL

Average humidity in March - Riverside, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Riverside, IL

Average rainfall in March - Riverside, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, March, November and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in March
Riverside, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Riverside, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Riverside, IL

Average snowfall in March - Riverside, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Riverside, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Riverside, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 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
Riverside, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Riverside, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Riverside, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Riverside, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Riverside, IL

Average UV index in March - Riverside, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Riverside, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Riverside, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Riverside, IL

Average visibility in March - Riverside, 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).

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