March weather forecast
Rochester, VT

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Rochester, is an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 21°F (-6.1°C) and max 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

Rochester in March experiences a slight uptick in the average high-temperature, adjusting from February's freezing cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C) to an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C). The average temperature drops to a subzero cold 21°F (-6.1°C) during the night in the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 85%.

Rainfall

In Rochester, Vermont, in March, during 6.9 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 110.1 rainfall days, and 15.55" (395mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Rochester, during March, snow falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 86.6 snowfall days, and 36.97" (939mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Rochester, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
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 March, sunrise is at 6:32 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 March, the average sunshine is 4.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and a low-temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Rochester, the average relative humidity in March is 85%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout March, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Rochester, in March, during 15.2 snowfall days, 5.71" (145mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

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 6:32 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 in Rochester, 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 Rochester have in March?

In Rochester, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in March
Rochester, VT

Average temperature in March - Rochester, VT
  • Average high temperature in March: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Rochester, VT

Average pressure in March - Rochester, VT
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Rochester, VT

Average wind speed in March - Rochester, VT
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Rochester, VT

Average humidity in March - Rochester, VT
  • Average humidity in March: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Rochester, VT

Average rainfall in March - Rochester, VT
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.83").

Average rainfall days in March
Rochester, VT

Average rainfall days in March - Rochester, VT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rochester, VT

Average snowfall in March - Rochester, VT
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.05").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Rochester, VT

Average snowfall days in March - Rochester, VT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.4 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, VT

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rochester, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rochester, VT

Average sunshine days in March - Rochester, VT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Rochester, VT

Average UV index in March - Rochester, 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 January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Rochester, VT

Average cloud cover in March - Rochester, VT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in March
Rochester, VT

Average visibility in March - Rochester, 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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