Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from an icy 37°F (2.8°C) in February to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). During the month of March, Colchester's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 30.4°F (-0.9°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In Colchester, in March, during 8.4 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Colchester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.9 days and collects up to 9.41" (239mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of snow.Daylight
In Colchester, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:13 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine is 5.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 during March leads to these advisories:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in March
Colchester, CT
- Average high temperature in March: 44.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Colchester, CT
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Colchester, CT
- Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Colchester, CT
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Colchester, CT
- Average rainfall in March: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Colchester, CT
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Colchester, CT
- Average snowfall in March: 1.26"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Colchester, CT
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Colchester, CT
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Colchester, CT
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Colchester, CT
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Colchester, CT
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in March
Colchester, CT
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July and August (5mi).
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