March weather forecast
Rockport, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Rockport, is a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 52.2°F (11.2°C) and 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

March's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C) in February to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). An average low-temperature of 36.5°F (2.5°C) is expected during March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Rockport, in March, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rockport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.7 days and collects up to 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rockport are January through April, October through December. In Rockport, in March, during 3.6 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rockport, there are 26.1 snowfall days, and 9.45" (240mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Rockport, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:27 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 Rockport, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Rockport, Illinois, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In March, in Rockport, the average high-temperature is 52.2°F (11.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.5°F (2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Rockport, during March, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout March, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:56 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:27 pm CDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Rockport, IL

Average temperature in March - Rockport, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.5°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 (22.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Rockport, IL

Average pressure in March - Rockport, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Rockport, IL

Average wind speed in March - Rockport, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Rockport, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Rockport, IL

Average rainfall in March - Rockport, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

Average rainfall days in March
Rockport, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Rockport, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rockport, IL

Average snowfall in March - Rockport, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Rockport, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Rockport, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
Rockport, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rockport, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Rockport, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Rockport, IL

Average UV index in March - Rockport, 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
Rockport, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Rockport, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Rockport, IL

Average visibility in March - Rockport, 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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