March weather forecastGreater Rochester International Airport, NY

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Greater Rochester International Airport, New York, with an average temperature varying between 42.8°F (6°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

March's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cold 32°F (0°C) to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). Throughout March, Greater Rochester International Airport registers a consistent average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Rainfall

In March, in Greater Rochester International Airport, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout March, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Greater Rochester International Airport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152 days and collects up to 31.89" (810mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

February and March, with an average ocean temperature of 35.6°F (2°C), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: During swimming, this scenario is excessively cold, hazardous, and can lead to fatality. Hypothermia ensues swiftly without suitable insulated waterproof wear.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:36 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 Greater Rochester International Airport, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In Greater Rochester International Airport, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.