March weather forecast
Meriden, NH

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Meriden, is a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

March signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) to a wintry 36.1°F (2.3°C). Meriden usually reports an average low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) during the month of March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.4 rainfall days, and 26.14" (664mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Meriden, New Hampshire, during March, snow falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.22" (158mm) of snow. In Meriden, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.2 days and aggregates up to 35.67" (906mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Meriden, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Meriden, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:38 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 Meriden, the average sunshine in March is 5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

The high-temperature during March is 36.1°F (2.3°C) and the low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March in Meriden is 84%.

How much does it rain in Meriden in March?

In Meriden, in March, during 11.8 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Meriden, during March, snow falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.22" (158mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Meriden, 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 6:24 am and sunset at 5:38 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 Meriden have in March?

In Meriden, the average sunshine duration in March is 5h.

What is the UV index reading 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Meriden, NH

Average temperature in March - Meriden, 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 (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Meriden, NH

Average pressure in March - Meriden, 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
Meriden, NH

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Meriden, NH

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Meriden, NH

Average rainfall in March - Meriden, NH
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in March
Meriden, NH

Average rainfall days in March - Meriden, NH
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Meriden, NH

Average snowfall in March - Meriden, NH
  • Average snowfall in March: 6.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Meriden, NH

Average snowfall days in March - Meriden, NH
  • Average snowfall days in March: 14.3 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
Meriden, NH

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Meriden, 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
Meriden, NH

Average sunshine days in March - Meriden, NH
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (9.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Meriden, NH

Average UV index in March - Meriden, 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
Meriden, NH

Average cloud cover in March - Meriden, NH
  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

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
Meriden, NH

Average visibility in March - Meriden, 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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