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
Rochester's transition into March is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C) in February to a still icy 39.7°F (4.3°C). An average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during March.Humidity
In Rochester, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout March, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rochester, there are 143.1 rainfall days, and 29.06" (738mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Rochester are January through May, October through December. In Rochester, during March, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40 snowfall days, and 27.8" (706mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:09 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
In Rochester, the average sunshine in March is 5.7h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Rochester, NH
- Average high temperature in March: 39.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Rochester, NH
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Rochester, NH
- Average wind speed in March: 8.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Rochester, NH
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Rochester, NH
- Average rainfall in March: 2.48"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in March
Rochester, NH
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Rochester, NH
- Average snowfall in March: 4.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Rochester, NH
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.8 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
Rochester, NH
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Rochester, NH
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Rochester, NH
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Rochester, NH
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Rochester, NH
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
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