March weather forecast
River Forest, IN

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in River Forest, Indiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.8°F (1°C) and 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from an icy 36.9°F (2.7°C) in February to a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C). River Forest records an average temperature drop to a cold 33.8°F (1°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In River Forest, during March, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.1 rainfall days, and 20.91" (531mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In River Forest, during March, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow. In River Forest, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.7 days and aggregates up to 8.74" (222mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:35 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 8:06 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In River Forest, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In River Forest, in March, the average high-temperature is 48.6°F (9.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.8°F (1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in River Forest?

In River Forest, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, in River Forest, Indiana, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout March, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In River Forest, in March, snow falls for 4.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does River Forest have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 6:35 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 8:06 pm EDT.

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 EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In River Forest, the average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In River Forest, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
River Forest, IN

Average temperature in March - River Forest, IN
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.6°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 (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.8°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 (20.5°F).

Average pressure in March
River Forest, IN

Average pressure in March - River Forest, IN
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
River Forest, IN

Average wind speed in March - River Forest, IN
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in March
River Forest, IN

Average humidity in March - River Forest, IN
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in March
River Forest, IN

Average rainfall in March - River Forest, IN
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.14").

Average rainfall days in March
River Forest, IN

Average rainfall days in March - River Forest, IN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
River Forest, IN

Average snowfall in March - River Forest, IN
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.34"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
River Forest, IN

Average snowfall days in March - River Forest, IN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
River Forest, IN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - River Forest, IN
  • 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
River Forest, IN

Average sunshine days in March - River Forest, IN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in March
River Forest, IN

Average UV index in March - River Forest, IN
  • 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
River Forest, IN

Average cloud cover in March - River Forest, IN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
River Forest, IN

Average visibility in March - River Forest, IN
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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