March weather forecast
Riverton, IL

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Riverton, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 51.1°F (10.6°C) and min 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C) in February to a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C). Riverton, during March, witnesses an average low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Riverton is 75%.

Rainfall

In Riverton, in March, during 11.5 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Riverton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.5 days and collects up to 18.54" (471mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Riverton, in March, snow falls for 3.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow. In Riverton, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.5 days and aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and a low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Riverton, in March, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Riverton have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:50 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:21 pm CDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Riverton, 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 Riverton have in March?

In Riverton, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Riverton, IL

Average temperature in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Riverton, IL

Average pressure in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Riverton, IL

Average wind speed in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Riverton, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Riverton, IL

Average rainfall in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.83").

Average rainfall days in March
Riverton, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Riverton, IL

Average snowfall in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Riverton, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Riverton, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Riverton, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Riverton, IL

Average UV index in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Riverton, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Riverton, IL

Average visibility in March - Riverton, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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