March weather forecast
Poquonock, CT

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Poquonock, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 43°F (6.1°C).

Temperature

The start of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C) in February to a chilly 43°F (6.1°C). Poquonock cools down to an average low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Poquonock, during March, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Poquonock, there are 113.2 rainfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, in Poquonock, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated. In Poquonock, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.9 days and aggregates up to 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Poquonock, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 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 6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Poquonock. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

In March, in Poquonock, the average high-temperature is 43°F (6.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.6°F (-1.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Poquonock, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Poquonock, in March, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 5.3 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 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 6h.

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 reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Poquonock, CT

Average temperature in March - Poquonock, CT
  • Average high temperature in March: 43°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 (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Poquonock, CT

Average pressure in March - Poquonock, 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
Poquonock, CT

Average wind speed in March - Poquonock, CT
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Poquonock, CT

Average humidity in March - Poquonock, CT
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Poquonock, CT

Average rainfall in March - Poquonock, CT
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and October (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Poquonock, CT

Average rainfall days in March - Poquonock, CT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Poquonock, CT

Average snowfall in March - Poquonock, CT
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Poquonock, CT

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Poquonock, 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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Poquonock, CT

Average sunshine days in March - Poquonock, CT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (16.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Poquonock, CT

Average UV index in March - Poquonock, 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
Poquonock, CT

Average cloud cover in March - Poquonock, CT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Poquonock, CT

Average visibility in March - Poquonock, 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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