March weather forecast
Greater Rochester International Airport, NY

March, the first month of the spring in Greater Rochester International Airport, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.8°F (-4°C) and an average high of 42.8°F (6°C).

Temperature

March's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's icy 32°F (0°C) to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). In March, Greater Rochester International Airport's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 24.8°F (-4°C) during the night.

Rainfall

In Greater Rochester International Airport, in March, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. 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: Within swimming, this is perceived as extraordinarily cold, dangerous, and potentially lethal. If not properly protected by insulated waterproof attire, hypothermia ensues quickly.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Greater Rochester International Airport, 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 March, the average sunshine 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 medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.