March weather forecast
Pittsfield, VT

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Pittsfield, Vermont, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.6°F (2°C) and an average low of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

March signifies a subtle uplift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a subzero cold 27°F (-2.8°C) in February to a cold 35.6°F (2°C). Throughout March, the average low-temperature in Pittsfield dips to a freezing cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Pittsfield, during March, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In Pittsfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.1 days and collects up to 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Pittsfield, during March, snow falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.21" (234mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 93.2 snowfall days, and 58.35" (1482mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:17 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 Pittsfield, the average sunshine in March is 4.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Pittsfield is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Pittsfield, is 35.6°F (2°C) and the average low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Pittsfield, in March, during 10.9 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 16.5 days. Throughout March, 9.21" (234mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Pittsfield, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:17 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 many hours of sunshine does Pittsfield have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 4.6h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield, VT

Average temperature in March - Pittsfield, VT
  • Average high temperature in March: 35.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Pittsfield, VT

Average pressure in March - Pittsfield, VT
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Pittsfield, VT

Average wind speed in March - Pittsfield, VT
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Pittsfield, VT

Average humidity in March - Pittsfield, VT
  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Pittsfield, VT

Average rainfall in March - Pittsfield, VT
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in March
Pittsfield, VT

Average rainfall days in March - Pittsfield, VT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Pittsfield, VT

Average snowfall in March - Pittsfield, VT
  • Average snowfall in March: 9.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Pittsfield, VT

Average snowfall days in March - Pittsfield, VT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (19.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Pittsfield, VT

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Pittsfield, VT
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Pittsfield, VT

Average sunshine days in March - Pittsfield, VT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Pittsfield, VT

Average UV index in March - Pittsfield, VT
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Pittsfield, VT

Average cloud cover in March - Pittsfield, VT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in March
Pittsfield, VT

Average visibility in March - Pittsfield, VT
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).

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