Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The start of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C) in February to an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C). Throughout March, an average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) is expected.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 82%.Rainfall
In Canterbury, during March, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 138.6 rainfall days, and 27.24" (692mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Canterbury, in March, during 10.5 snowfall days, 5.12" (130mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Canterbury, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.2 days and aggregates up to 30.71" (780mm) 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 6:21 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:12 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 5.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Canterbury, NH
- Average high temperature in March: 38.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 24.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Canterbury, NH
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"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
Canterbury, NH
- Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Canterbury, NH
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Canterbury, NH
- Average rainfall in March: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in March
Canterbury, NH
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Canterbury, NH
- Average snowfall in March: 5.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Canterbury, NH
- Average snowfall days in March: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Canterbury, NH
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Canterbury, NH
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Canterbury, NH
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Canterbury, NH
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in March
Canterbury, NH
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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