March weather forecast
Rock Island, WA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Rock Island, Washington, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

Rock Island sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of March, moving from February's icy 36.3°F (2.4°C) to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). Rock Island's nighttime temperature during March is consistently averaged at a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

In Rock Island, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Rock Island, Washington, in March, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rock Island, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.7 days and collects up to 10.71" (272mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, September, November and December are months with snowfall. In Rock Island, during March, snow falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 31.6 snowfall days, and 18.86" (479mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:46 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:29 pm PDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from PDT to PST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 7.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in March transforms into this advice:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Rock Island, records 45.3°F (7.4°C), while the low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Rock Island, during March, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Rock Island, in March, during 3.5 snowfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Rock Island have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:46 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:29 pm PDT.

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 PST to PDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Rock Island, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Rock Island, WA

Average temperature in March - Rock Island, WA
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Rock Island, WA

Average pressure in March - Rock Island, WA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Rock Island, WA

Average wind speed in March - Rock Island, WA
  • Average wind speed in March: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (3.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Rock Island, WA

Average humidity in March - Rock Island, WA
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (44%).

Average rainfall in March
Rock Island, WA

Average rainfall in March - Rock Island, WA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.18"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Rock Island, WA

Average rainfall days in March - Rock Island, WA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rock Island, WA

Average snowfall in March - Rock Island, WA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Rock Island, WA

Average snowfall days in March - Rock Island, WA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rock Island, WA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rock Island, WA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rock Island, WA

Average sunshine days in March - Rock Island, WA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Rock Island, WA

Average UV index in March - Rock Island, WA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

Average cloud cover in March
Rock Island, WA

Average cloud cover in March - Rock Island, WA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in March
Rock Island, WA

Average visibility in March - Rock Island, WA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (4mi).

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