March weather forecastSwanton, VT
March
Weather in March
With the advent of March, Swanton, Vermont signals the onset of Spring. March brings with it a gentle thaw, melting away the winter's frost. The temperatures see an apparent rise in comparison to the harsh freeze of February. It journeys from a relatively tolerable 22.1°F (-5.5°C) to a more comfortable 35.6°F (2°C). As the skies darken, the snowflakes that descend are fewer, marking the farewell of the season that was.Temperature
The beginning of March marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C) to a wintry 35.6°F (2°C). Swanton records an average low-temperature of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) throughout the month of March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 84%.Rainfall
In Swanton, during March, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. In Swanton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.9 days and collects up to 31.89" (810mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Swanton, in March, during 14.8 snowfall days, 6.46" (164mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 87.5 snowfall days, and 45.98" (1168mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Swanton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:19 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 Swanton, the average sunshine in March is 4.6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Swanton, VT
- Average high temperature in March: 35.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 22.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Swanton, VT
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Swanton, VT
- Average wind speed in March: 7.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in March
Swanton, VT
- Average humidity in March: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Swanton, VT
- Average rainfall in March: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in March
Swanton, VT
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Swanton, VT
- Average snowfall in March: 6.46"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Swanton, VT
- Average snowfall days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Swanton, VT
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 4h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Swanton, VT
- Average sunshine days in March: 8.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Swanton, VT
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Swanton, VT
- Average cloud cover in March: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 72).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in March
Swanton, VT
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
