March weather forecast
Oxford, CT

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Oxford, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from February's wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C) to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). In Oxford, in March, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Oxford, in March, it is raining for 5.9 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Oxford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 75.6 days and collects up to 5.98" (152mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Oxford, in March, during 3.8 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.4 snowfall days, and 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:17 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 6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Oxford, in March, during 5.9 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Oxford, in March, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:17 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?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

When is 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 intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Oxford, CT

Average temperature in March - Oxford, CT
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Oxford, CT

Average pressure in March - Oxford, CT
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"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
Oxford, CT

Average wind speed in March - Oxford, CT
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Oxford, CT

Average humidity in March - Oxford, CT
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Oxford, CT

Average rainfall in March - Oxford, CT
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").

Average rainfall days in March
Oxford, CT

Average rainfall days in March - Oxford, CT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Oxford, CT

Average snowfall in March - Oxford, CT
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Oxford, CT

Average snowfall days in March - Oxford, CT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Oxford, CT

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Oxford, 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: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Oxford, CT

Average sunshine days in March - Oxford, CT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 21.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Oxford, CT

Average UV index in March - Oxford, 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
Oxford, CT

Average cloud cover in March - Oxford, CT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Oxford, CT

Average visibility in March - Oxford, CT
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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