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Weather in Rochester in March

In an average March, Rochester sees a daily high around 44°F and a low around 27°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.

Average high44°F
Typical high range29°F to 62°F
Average low27°F
Typical low range12°F to 41°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 83°F 1986-03-30
Lowest 8°F 1980-03-01

Low

Highest 65°F 1998-03-31
Lowest -13°F 1980-03-02

Feels-like

Highest 85°F 1990-03-14
Lowest -28°F 1980-03-02

Humidity

Highest 13.5 g/m³ 1990-03-14
Lowest 0.8 g/m³ 1980-03-01

Wind

Highest 28 mph 2025-03-16
Lowest 4 mph 2016-03-05

Gust

Highest 59 mph 2025-03-16
Lowest 8 mph 1993-03-26

Precip

Wettest 5.82 in 2026
Driest 1.45 in 2013

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