Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The transition from February to March brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C) to a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C). Rockdale records an average nighttime low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) throughout March.Humidity
In Rockdale, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Rockdale, in March, during 12.6 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.6 rainfall days, and 32.72" (831mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Rockdale, during March, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.2 snowfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Rockdale, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:17 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 6.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Average temperature in March
Rockdale, IL
- Average high temperature in March: 46.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Rockdale, IL
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Rockdale, IL
- Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Rockdale, IL
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Rockdale, IL
- Average rainfall in March: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").
Average rainfall days in March
Rockdale, IL
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Rockdale, IL
- Average snowfall in March: 1.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Rockdale, IL
- Average snowfall days in March: 5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 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, IL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Rockdale, IL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Rockdale, IL
- 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
Rockdale, IL
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in March
Rockdale, IL
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).
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