Thermograph

How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Rochester in March

In an average March, Rochester sees a daily high around 40°F and a low around 28°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high40°F
Typical high range29°F to 54°F
Average low28°F
Typical low range15°F to 39°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

March records

The most extreme March on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total March accumulation.

High

Highest 72°F 1998-03-28
Lowest 7°F 1980-03-01

Low

Highest 60°F 1998-03-31
Lowest -8°F 1980-03-02

Feels-like

Highest 71°F 1998-03-31
Lowest -29°F 2003-03-03

Humidity

Highest 10.0 g/m³ 1998-03-31
Lowest 0.9 g/m³ 1980-03-01

Wind

Highest 33 mph 2002-03-10
Lowest 4 mph 1986-03-04

Gust

Highest 60 mph 2002-03-10
Lowest 8 mph 1993-03-26

Precip

Wettest 6.16 in 2026
Driest 1.28 in 2013

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