March weather forecast
Willimantic, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Willimantic, is a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and an average low of 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

Temperature

Willimantic's weather in March presents a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C) in February to an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C). Throughout the month of March, Willimantic observes an average nighttime temperature of 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Willimantic is 87%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are February and March Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 1.22" (31mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Willimantic. In Willimantic, in March, during 15 snowfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Willimantic, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.8 days and aggregates up to 27.28" (693mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:04 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 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In Willimantic, 33.4°F (0.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 19.2°F (-7.1°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 87%.

What is the driest month?

February and March are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 11 days and typically aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, in Willimantic, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Willimantic in March?

In Willimantic, during March, snow falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Willimantic have in March?

In Willimantic, the average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:04 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 Willimantic have in March?

In Willimantic, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Willimantic, ME

Average temperature in March - Willimantic, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 19.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Willimantic, ME

Average pressure in March - Willimantic, ME
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Willimantic, ME

Average wind speed in March - Willimantic, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Willimantic, ME

Average humidity in March - Willimantic, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Willimantic, ME

Average rainfall in March - Willimantic, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.24").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (1.22").

Average rainfall days in March
Willimantic, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Willimantic, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Willimantic, ME

Average snowfall in March - Willimantic, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Willimantic, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Willimantic, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 15 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Willimantic, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Willimantic, ME
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Willimantic, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Willimantic, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Willimantic, ME

Average UV index in March - Willimantic, ME
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Willimantic, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Willimantic, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in March
Willimantic, ME

Average visibility in March - Willimantic, ME
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).

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