March weather forecast
Plainville, CT

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Plainville, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

Plainville in March denotes a subtle temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C) in February to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). Throughout March, Plainville anticipates an average low-temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Plainville, in March, during 13.1 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Plainville, Connecticut, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.6 days and collects up to 33.35" (847mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Plainville, Connecticut, during March, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow. In Plainville, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.7 days and aggregates up to 17.2" (437mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Plainville, 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 7:16 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 6.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Plainville is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during March leads to these advisories:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Plainville?

In Plainville, in March, the average high-temperature is 44.1°F (6.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Plainville?

In Plainville, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Plainville?

In Plainville, during March, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Plainville in March?

In Plainville, in March, during 6.9 snowfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Plainville have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Plainville?

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 7:16 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Plainville, Connecticut, 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 Plainville have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Plainville, Connecticut, is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Plainville?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Plainville, CT

Average temperature in March - Plainville, CT
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Plainville, CT

Average pressure in March - Plainville, 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
Plainville, CT

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Plainville, CT

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Plainville, CT

Average rainfall in March - Plainville, CT
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in March
Plainville, CT

Average rainfall days in March - Plainville, CT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Plainville, CT

Average snowfall in March - Plainville, CT
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Plainville, CT

Average snowfall days in March - Plainville, CT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Plainville, CT
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Plainville, CT

Average sunshine days in March - Plainville, CT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Plainville, CT

Average UV index in March - Plainville, 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
Plainville, CT

Average cloud cover in March - Plainville, CT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Plainville, CT

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

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

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