Burlington, Vermont – March delivered dramatic temperature swings across Vermont, including an early-season surge into the 70s that helped push monthly averages above normal.
According to the National Weather Service in Burlington, the region experienced multiple 60-degree days along with a notable warm spike around mid-month. Burlington reached 73 degrees during that stretch, while other cities like Montpelier and Springfield also climbed into the upper 60s and low 70s.
Despite periods of colder weather throughout the month, average temperatures still finished several degrees above normal. Burlington recorded an average high of 46.5 degrees, about 5.6 degrees above the long-term average. Similar trends were observed across northern Vermont, including St. Johnsbury and Plattsburgh.
The variability defined the month, with quick shifts between chilly conditions and springlike warmth. Locations such as Massena and Saranac Lake also saw highs reach into the upper 60s, highlighting the widespread nature of the warm spells.
This pattern reflects a broader trend of increasing variability heading into spring, with additional temperature swings likely in the coming weeks.
