March weather forecast
Guilford, CT

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Guilford, Connecticut, with an average temperature varying between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C) in February to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). Guilford's nighttime temperature in March falls to an average of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout March, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Guilford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.7 days and collects up to 35.67" (906mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:41 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 is 6.4h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

The high-temperature, in March, in Guilford, records 44.1°F (6.7°C), while the low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Guilford, during March, the rain falls for 13.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Guilford in March?

In Guilford, in March, snow falls for 5.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.11" (79mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Guilford have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:41 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 long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Guilford, CT

Average temperature in March - Guilford, CT
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.1°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: 32.9°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 (25.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Guilford, CT

Average pressure in March - Guilford, 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
Guilford, CT

Average wind speed in March - Guilford, CT
  • Average wind speed in March: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Guilford, CT

Average humidity in March - Guilford, 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
Guilford, CT

Average rainfall in March - Guilford, CT
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in March
Guilford, CT

Average rainfall days in March - Guilford, CT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Guilford, CT

Average snowfall in March - Guilford, CT
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Guilford, CT

Average snowfall days in March - Guilford, CT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 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
Guilford, CT

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Guilford, 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
Guilford, CT

Average sunshine days in March - Guilford, CT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Guilford, CT

Average UV index in March - Guilford, 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
Guilford, CT

Average cloud cover in March - Guilford, 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
Guilford, CT

Average visibility in March - Guilford, 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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