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Rutherford Weather in March

Rutherford in March

The short of it: Rutherford in March averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 16 °C (61 °F), with 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 22 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 16° · rain 100 mm · daylight 12 h 22 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & August

Thirty years of records give Rutherford an average March high of 28°, a low of 16° and some 100 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 22 min in mid-March, 56 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Rutherford runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Aberglasslyn, 2 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

March in Rutherford, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus February
2° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus April
3° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 22 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AberglasslynNew South Wales2 km N28°16°100 mm
MaitlandNew South Wales3 km SE28°16°106 mm
East MaitlandNew South Wales6 km SE28°16°106 mm
MetfordNew South Wales9 km SE27°17°114 mm
AshtonfieldNew South Wales9 km SE27°17°114 mm
ChisholmNew South Wales11 km ESE27°17°119 mm
ThorntonNew South Wales12 km SE27°17°119 mm
Kurri KurriNew South Wales12 km SSW27°16°94 mm

The Almanac · Rutherford Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Rutherford by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°18°79 mm11 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦
February30°18°103 mm11 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦
March28°16°100 mm10 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
April25°13°75 mm8 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦
May22°10°55 mm9 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
June19°8°71 mm9 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦✦
July18°6°45 mm11 km/h10 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
August20°6°28 mm11 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
September23°9°39 mm12 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
October26°12°59 mm11 km/h12 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
November27°15°80 mm12 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦
December29°16°83 mm11 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rutherford in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rutherford in March?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 16 °C (61 °F), with about 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 28°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Rutherford?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Rutherford in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 22 min. The days are shortening — from 10 h 0 min in June to 14 h 18 min in December.

Does it snow in Rutherford in March?

Hardly — March nights average 16 °C (61 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Rutherford in March?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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