March weather forecast
Rochester, IN

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Rochester, Indiana, with an average temperature varying between 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 34.5°F (1.4°C) in February to a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C). Rochester records a steady low-temperature average of 32°F (0°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Rochester, during March, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 129.2 rainfall days, and 15.04" (382mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Rochester. In Rochester, in March, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.87" (22mm) of snow. In Rochester, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.3 days and aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Rochester, Indiana, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:36 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Rochester, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 8:09 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

The average sunshine in March in Rochester is 5.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Rochester in March?

During March, Rochester experiences an average high-temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C) and a low-temperature of 32°F (0°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Rochester?

In March, the average relative humidity in Rochester, Indiana, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Rochester in March?

In Rochester, Indiana, in March, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Rochester in March?

In Rochester, Indiana, during March, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Rochester?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Rochester?

On the first day of March in Rochester, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 6:36 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 8:09 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Rochester?

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 long on average sun shines in March in Rochester?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

How high is the UV index in March in Rochester?

In Rochester, Indiana, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Rochester, IN

Average temperature in March - Rochester, IN
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Rochester, IN

Average pressure in March - Rochester, IN
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Rochester, IN

Average wind speed in March - Rochester, IN
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Rochester, IN

Average humidity in March - Rochester, IN
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Rochester, IN

Average rainfall in March - Rochester, IN
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in March
Rochester, IN

Average rainfall days in March - Rochester, IN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Rochester, IN

Average snowfall in March - Rochester, IN
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Rochester, IN

Average snowfall days in March - Rochester, IN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rochester, IN
  • 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 June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Rochester, IN

Average sunshine days in March - Rochester, IN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Rochester, IN

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

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Rochester, IN

Average cloud cover in March - Rochester, IN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in March
Rochester, IN

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

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

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