March weather forecast
Rochester, United Kingdom

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a chilly month in Rochester, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 9.8°C (49.6°F) and 4.1°C (39.4°F).

Temperature

The shift into March reveals an average high-temperature of a still frosty 9.8°C (49.6°F), closely mirroring February's climate. Throughout March, an average nighttime temperature of 4.1°C (39.4°F) is experienced.

Humidity

In Rochester, the average relative humidity in March is 83%.

Rainfall

In Rochester, during March, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. In Rochester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.7 days and collects up to 446mm (17.56") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in March, Rochester aggregates 6mm (0.24") of snow. In Rochester, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.7 days and aggregates up to 69mm (2.72") of snow.

Daylight

In Rochester, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 6:29 pm GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Rochester, United Kingdom, is 5.7h.

UV index

In Rochester, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Rochester in March?
In Rochester, in March, the average high-temperature is 9.8°C (49.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 4.1°C (39.4°F).
What is the average humidity in March in Rochester?
In Rochester, the average relative humidity in March is 83%.
How many days does it rain in March in Rochester?
In Rochester, in March, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the last month it snows in Rochester?
March is the last month it regularly snows in Rochester, United Kingdom. During 1.3 snowfall days, in March, Rochester aggregates 6mm (0.24") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in March in Rochester?
In March, the average day length is 11h and 55min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Rochester?
In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Rochester, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 6:29 pm GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Rochester have in March?
In March, the average sunshine duration in Rochester is 5.7h.
How high is the UV index in March in Rochester?
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Rochester is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Rochester, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in March: 9.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (21.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 4.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Rochester, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in March: 1015.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Rochester, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in March: 17.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and December (19.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14km/h).

Average humidity in March
Rochester, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in March: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Rochester, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in March: 32mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (24mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Rochester, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (12 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rochester, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in March: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Rochester, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rochester, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rochester, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (9.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Rochester, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

Average cloud cover in March
Rochester, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in March
Rochester, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

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