March weather forecast
Rochester, WA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Rochester, is a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.2°F (1.8°C) and max 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during March is a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Rochester's average low-temperature during March nights is observed to be a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Rochester, in March, during 19.8 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 168 rainfall days, and 23.94" (608mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.5 snowfall days, in March, Rochester aggregates 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Rochester, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.9 days and aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:58 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:40 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 Rochester, the average sunshine in March is 4.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 50.5°F (10.3°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 87%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Rochester, in March, during 19.8 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.5 snowfall days, in March, Rochester aggregates 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Rochester have in March?

In Rochester, the average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 5:58 pm PST. On the last day of the month, in Rochester, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:40 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 4.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Rochester?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Rochester, WA

Average temperature in March - Rochester, WA
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (33.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Rochester, WA

Average pressure in March - Rochester, WA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are March, August and September (30.02"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Rochester, WA

Average wind speed in March - Rochester, WA
  • Average wind speed in March: 4.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and November (4.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Rochester, WA

Average humidity in March - Rochester, WA
  • Average humidity in March: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Rochester, WA

Average rainfall in March - Rochester, WA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Rochester, WA

Average rainfall days in March - Rochester, WA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rochester, WA

Average snowfall in March - Rochester, WA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Rochester, WA

Average snowfall days in March - Rochester, WA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rochester, WA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rochester, WA

Average sunshine days in March - Rochester, WA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (9.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Rochester, WA

Average UV index in March - Rochester, WA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Rochester, WA

Average cloud cover in March - Rochester, WA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in March
Rochester, WA

Average visibility in March - Rochester, WA
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

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

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