March weather forecast
Newport, IN

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Newport, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.9°F (1.6°C) and 50.4°F (10.2°C).

Temperature

Newport sees a rise in temperature during March, with average high-temperatures transitioning from an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C) in February to a cool 50.4°F (10.2°C). Newport observes an average low-temperature of 34.9°F (1.6°C) during March nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Newport, in March, during 11.6 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138.6 rainfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Newport. In Newport, during March, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24 snowfall days, and 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 6:42 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 8:13 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 Newport, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

During March, Newport experiences an average high-temperature of 50.4°F (10.2°C) and a low-temperature of 34.9°F (1.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Newport, during March, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Newport, during March, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length in Newport is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 6:42 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 8:13 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 Newport have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Newport, IN

Average temperature in March - Newport, IN
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in March
Newport, IN

Average pressure in March - Newport, IN
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Newport, IN

Average wind speed in March - Newport, IN
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Newport, IN

Average humidity in March - Newport, IN
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Newport, IN

Average rainfall in March - Newport, IN
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.06").

Average rainfall days in March
Newport, IN

Average rainfall days in March - Newport, IN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Newport, IN

Average snowfall in March - Newport, IN
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Newport, IN

Average snowfall days in March - Newport, IN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Newport, IN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Newport, IN
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Newport, IN

Average sunshine days in March - Newport, IN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

Average UV index in March
Newport, IN

Average UV index in March - Newport, IN
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Newport, IN

Average cloud cover in March - Newport, IN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Newport, IN

Average visibility in March - Newport, IN
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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