March weather forecastWestminster, VT

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Westminster, Vermont, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Temperature

In March, the average high-temperature marginally rises from a subzero cold 30.2°F (-1°C) in February to a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C). Throughout March, Westminster anticipates an average low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Humidity

In Westminster, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and March Rain falls for 9.7 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Westminster, during March, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow. In Westminster, Vermont, during the entire year, snow falls for 31 days and aggregates up to 16.22" (412mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Westminster, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:15 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 is 5.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in March leads to these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Westminster, is 38.7°F (3.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

The months with the least rainfall are January and March Rain falls for 9.7 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of rain.

In Westminster, during March, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.

In March, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout March, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:15 pm EDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

In Westminster, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Westminster, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Westminster, VT

  • Average high temperature in March: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Westminster, 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
Westminster, VT

  • Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in March
Westminster, VT

  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Westminster, VT

  • Average rainfall in March: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.77").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and March (1.06").

Average rainfall days in March
Westminster, VT

  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Westminster, VT

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Westminster, VT

  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Westminster, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Westminster, VT

  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (16 days).

Average UV index in March
Westminster, VT

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Westminster, VT

  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Westminster, VT

  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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