Burlington, VT weather in March
Burlington is cold and snowy in March: highs average 41°F and nights drop to about 24°F. Rain or snow falls on about 13 days. Snowfall averages about 17.5 in. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 24°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 2.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 17.5 in
- snow on the ground 17 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 36°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 42% | 42% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:30 am / 5:40 pm | 6:35 am / 7:18 pm |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 12.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical March day
- 6 am26°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 am31°Fdew point 20°F
- Noon35°Fdew point 20°F
- 3 pm37°Fdew point 20°F
- 6 pm35°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 pm32°Fdew point 21°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Burlington Intl Airport (3 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow13 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more17 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 2.2 in; a dry March brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 2.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 17.5 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 53°F
- Coolest March2014: average high 33°F
- Wettest March2001: 4.1 in
- Driest March1996: 0.8 in
- Highest reading84°F (March 31, 1998)
- Lowest reading-18°F (March 7, 2007)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
March compared with February and April
| February | March | April | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 32°F | 41°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 14°F | 24°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.9 h | 13.5 h |
Highs change by +9°F from February and +14°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Springfield, MA167 mi · high 47°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY40 mi · high 36°F · 13 wet days
How Burlington ranks in March
- Normal high359th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Vermont
- Wet days343rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days313th most of 339
What to pack for Burlington in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 24°F, highs near 41°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 17 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 1016 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Burlington in March?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 24°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -18°F (March 7, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Burlington in March?
About 13 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.2 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (4.1 in); the driest was in 1996 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Burlington in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 17.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 17 days.
Is March a good time to visit Burlington?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Burlington (38 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Burlington Intl Airport (USW00014742), 3.1 mi E of the city center, 330 ft (135 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Burlington International Airport (726170-14742), 3.1 mi E of the city center, 332 ft (137 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).