March weather forecast
Rochester, OH

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Rochester, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.7°F (6.5°C) and min 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

In March, the average high-temperature increases from a cold 34.2°F (1.2°C) in February to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). Rochester, during the month of March, experiences an average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Rochester, during March, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. In Rochester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.9 days and collects up to 30.16" (766mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Rochester, in March, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow. In Rochester, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.3 days and aggregates up to 17.32" (440mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Rochester, Ohio, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Rochester, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:53 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 March, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

In Rochester, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Rochester, is 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Rochester, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout March, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Rochester, in March, snow falls for 8.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Rochester have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 6:20 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:53 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 Rochester, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Rochester, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Rochester, OH

Average temperature in March - Rochester, OH
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Rochester, OH

Average pressure in March - Rochester, OH
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Rochester, OH

Average wind speed in March - Rochester, OH
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Rochester, OH

Average humidity in March - Rochester, OH
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Rochester, OH

Average rainfall in March - Rochester, OH
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, November and December (1.93").

Average rainfall days in March
Rochester, OH

Average rainfall days in March - Rochester, OH
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rochester, OH

Average snowfall in March - Rochester, OH
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Rochester, OH

Average snowfall days in March - Rochester, OH
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.2 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, OH

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rochester, OH
  • 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rochester, OH

Average sunshine days in March - Rochester, OH
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Rochester, OH

Average UV index in March - Rochester, OH
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Rochester, OH

Average cloud cover in March - Rochester, OH
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Rochester, OH

Average visibility in March - Rochester, OH
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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