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
Contoocook's March weather indicates a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from February's freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C) to a wintry 39°F (3.9°C). An average nighttime temperature of 23.7°F (-4.6°C) is noted during the month of March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.3 rainfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Contoocook, New Hampshire, during March, snow falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.31" (135mm) of snow. In Contoocook, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.3 days and aggregates up to 31.42" (798mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 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 Contoocook, the average sunshine in March is 5.6h.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 the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in March
Contoocook, NH
- Average high temperature in March: 39°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 23.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Contoocook, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Contoocook, NH
- Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Contoocook, NH
- Average humidity in March: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Contoocook, NH
- Average rainfall in March: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in March
Contoocook, NH
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Contoocook, NH
- Average snowfall in March: 5.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Contoocook, NH
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Contoocook, 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 4min
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
Contoocook, NH
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Contoocook, NH
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Contoocook, NH
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in March
Contoocook, 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).
Contoocook, New Hampshire, USA
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