March weather forecast
Canaan, NH

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Canaan, New Hampshire, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and max 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

As Canaan enters March, the average high-temperature marginally increases from the a freezing cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C) of February to a wintry 36.1°F (2.3°C). Canaan, during March nights, observes an average temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Humidity

In Canaan, the average relative humidity in March is 84%.

Rainfall

In Canaan, in March, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.8 rainfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Canaan, in March, during 14.5 snowfall days, 7.52" (191mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Canaan, there are 74.7 snowfall days, and 43.78" (1112mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Canaan, New Hampshire, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:14 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 5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Canaan, is 36.1°F (2.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Canaan, the average relative humidity in March is 84%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Canaan, in March, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Canaan, during March, snow falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.52" (191mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Canaan have in March?

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 6:23 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:14 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 Canaan have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

How high is the UV index in March?

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

Average temperature in March
Canaan, NH

Average temperature in March - Canaan, NH
  • Average high temperature in March: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Canaan, NH

Average pressure in March - Canaan, NH
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Canaan, NH

Average wind speed in March - Canaan, NH
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Canaan, NH

Average humidity in March - Canaan, NH
  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Canaan, NH

Average rainfall in March - Canaan, NH
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in March
Canaan, NH

Average rainfall days in March - Canaan, NH
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Canaan, NH

Average snowfall in March - Canaan, NH
  • Average snowfall in March: 7.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Canaan, NH

Average snowfall days in March - Canaan, NH
  • Average snowfall days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Canaan, NH

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Canaan, NH
  • 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Canaan, NH

Average sunshine days in March - Canaan, NH
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Canaan, NH

Average UV index in March - Canaan, NH
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Canaan, NH

Average cloud cover in March - Canaan, NH
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in March
Canaan, NH

Average visibility in March - Canaan, NH
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

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

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