March weather forecast
Port Hope, MI

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Port Hope, is a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of March, Port Hope's average high-temperature sees a minor increase, transitioning from a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) in February to an icy 35.1°F (1.7°C). March nights anticipate an average temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C), a modest decline from the daytime.

Humidity

In Port Hope, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Port Hope, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.6 days and collects up to 21.18" (538mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Port Hope, in March, during 9.3 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Port Hope, during the entire year, snow falls for 51.1 days and aggregates up to 9.49" (241mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:57 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

The average sunshine in March is 5.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and a low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in Port Hope is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Port Hope, in March, during 9.5 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Port Hope, during March, snow falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Port Hope, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:57 pm EDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Port Hope, MI

Average temperature in March - Port Hope, MI
  • Average high temperature in March: 35.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Port Hope, MI

Average pressure in March - Port Hope, MI
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Port Hope, MI

Average wind speed in March - Port Hope, MI
  • Average wind speed in March: 13.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Port Hope, MI

Average humidity in March - Port Hope, MI
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September, October and November (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Port Hope, MI

Average rainfall in March - Port Hope, MI
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.87").

Average rainfall days in March
Port Hope, MI

Average rainfall days in March - Port Hope, MI
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Port Hope, MI

Average snowfall in March - Port Hope, MI
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Port Hope, MI

Average snowfall days in March - Port Hope, MI
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Port Hope, MI

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Port Hope, MI
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Port Hope, MI

Average sunshine days in March - Port Hope, MI
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Port Hope, MI

Average UV index in March - Port Hope, MI
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Port Hope, MI

Average cloud cover in March - Port Hope, MI
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Port Hope, MI

Average visibility in March - Port Hope, MI
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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