March weather forecastChester, VT
March
Weather in March
As March approaches, it brings with it a significant relief from winter in Chester, Vermont. Warmth starts to creep in as the high temperatures occasionally hit 37.9°F (3.3°C). The city sees a clear reduction in snowfall to about 5" (127mm) approximately over 11.1 days of the month. The duration of daylight also starts to increase, signalling the transition towards spring. Conversely, the pressure stabilizes to 30.04 in signalling consistent weather conditions within the month.Temperature
Chester's transition into March brings a slight rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C) in February to a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C). Chester observes an average low-temperature of 23°F (-5°C) during March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 82%.Rainfall
In Chester, during March, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. In Chester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.2 days and collects up to 27.01" (686mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Chester are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 11.1 days. Throughout March, 5" (127mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Chester, there are 58.9 snowfall days, and 32.32" (821mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:16 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 Chester, the average sunshine in March is 5.7h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Chester is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 during March translates into the following guidance:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Chester, VT
- Average high temperature in March: 37.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 23°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Chester, VT
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Chester, VT
- Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in March
Chester, VT
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Chester, VT
- Average rainfall in March: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in March
Chester, VT
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Chester, VT
- Average snowfall in March: 5"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Chester, VT
- Average snowfall days in March: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Chester, VT
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 42min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Chester, VT
- Average sunshine days in March: 10.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).
Average UV index in March
Chester, VT
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Chester, VT
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in March
Chester, VT
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
