March weather forecast
East Haven, CT

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Weather in March

March mostly manifests as a transition month, as it exhibits a significant shift in weather conditions. Temperatures noticeably increase with the maximum temperature scaling up to 43.9°F (6.6°C) and the minimum to 33.1°F (0.6°C). This jump in mercury levels signals the onset of temperate spring weather. Radiant daylight intensifies, interspersed with frequent rain showers symbolizing the change of seasons. Consequently, March upholds its reputation as the harbinger of spring in East Haven.

Temperature

Entering March, East Haven notices a subtle temperature elevation, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C) to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). During the month of March, East Haven anticipates a mean low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Humidity

In East Haven, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In East Haven, during March, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.8 rainfall days, and 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

Daylight

In East Haven, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in East Haven, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:15 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 in East Haven, Connecticut, is 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in East Haven, Connecticut, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

In East Haven, in March, the average high-temperature is 43.9°F (6.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in East Haven is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In East Haven, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 3 snowfall days, in March, East Haven aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does East Haven have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in East Haven?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:15 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does East Haven have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in East Haven, Connecticut, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
East Haven, CT

Average temperature in March - East Haven, CT
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in March
East Haven, CT

Average pressure in March - East Haven, CT
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
East Haven, CT

Average wind speed in March - East Haven, CT
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
East Haven, CT

Average humidity in March - East Haven, CT
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in March
East Haven, CT

Average rainfall in March - East Haven, CT
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (0.51").

Average rainfall days in March
East Haven, CT

Average rainfall days in March - East Haven, CT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
East Haven, CT

Average snowfall in March - East Haven, CT
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
East Haven, CT

Average snowfall days in March - East Haven, CT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
East Haven, CT

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - East Haven, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
East Haven, CT

Average sunshine days in March - East Haven, CT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (16.3 days).

Average UV index in March
East Haven, CT

Average UV index in March - East Haven, CT
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
East Haven, CT

Average cloud cover in March - East Haven, CT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
East Haven, CT

Average visibility in March - East Haven, CT
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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