Rutland, VT weather in March
March in Rutland: cold and snowy. Highs 41°F, lows 18°F, about 12 days with rain or snow and about 13.8 in of snow. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 18°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 2.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 13.8 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 | 13°F | 24°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:28 am / 5:40 pm | 6:35 am / 7:16 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 am23°Fdew point 17°F
- 9 am27°Fdew point 18°F
- Noon33°Fdew point 19°F
- 3 pm35°Fdew point 19°F
- 6 pm33°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 pm29°Fdew point 19°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Barre Montpelier Airport (45 mi away); average wind 7 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 snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below27 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 2.7 in; a dry March brings about 1.9 in and a wet one about 3.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 13.8 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 52°F
- Coolest March2014: average high 33°F
- Wettest March2001: 6.2 in
- Driest March2015: 0.8 in
- Highest reading86°F (March 31, 1998)
- Lowest reading-19°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 | 9°F | 18°F | 31°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.9 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +9°F from February and +14°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Springfield, MA106 mi · high 47°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY68 mi · high 36°F · 13 wet days
How Rutland ranks in March
- Normal high355th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Vermont
- Wet days315th driest of 378
- Comfortable days305th most of 339
What to pack for Rutland in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 18°F, highs near 41°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 17 days
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 1094 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 Rutland in March?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 18°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -19°F (March 7, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Rutland in March?
About 12 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.7 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (6.2 in); the driest was in 2015 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Rutland in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 13.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 17 days.
Is March a good time to visit Rutland?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Rutland (40 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 and frost dates: Rutland (USC00436995), 1.1 mi NNW of the city center, 620 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Barre Montpelier Airport (USW00094705), 45 mi NNE of the city center, 1,126 ft (478 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lebanon Municipal Airport (726116-94765), 33 mi E of the city center, 554 ft (94 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).