March weather forecast
Newmarket, NH

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Weather in March

March signals the start of mild weather changes in Newmarket. Temperatures start to increase, reaching an average high of 40.3°F (4.6°C), heralding the approaching spring. Despite this, winter’s grip can still be felt with 3.07" (78mm) of snowfall dotting the landscape. As daylight hours stretch, locals anticipate the vibrant blossoms of spring, adding a dash of color to the still frosty surroundings.

Temperature

The beginning of March signals a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 33.6°F (0.9°C) in February to a still cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). In Newmarket, March is marked by an average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Humidity

In Newmarket, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Newmarket, in March, during 11.8 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Newmarket, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.8 days and collects up to 27.24" (692mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Newmarket, during March, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow. In Newmarket, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.1 days and aggregates up to 18.78" (477mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:09 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 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Newmarket are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Newmarket, is 40.3°F (4.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Newmarket?

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Newmarket, in March, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Newmarket, during March, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:09 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In Newmarket, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in March in Newmarket?

In Newmarket, the average daily maximum UV index in March 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
Newmarket, NH

Average temperature in March - Newmarket, NH
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Newmarket, NH

Average pressure in March - Newmarket, NH
  • Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Newmarket, NH

Average wind speed in March - Newmarket, NH
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Newmarket, NH

Average humidity in March - Newmarket, NH
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Newmarket, NH

Average rainfall in March - Newmarket, NH
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.36"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in March
Newmarket, NH

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Newmarket, NH

Average snowfall in March - Newmarket, NH
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Newmarket, NH

Average snowfall days in March - Newmarket, NH
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Newmarket, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Newmarket, NH

Average sunshine days in March - Newmarket, NH
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Newmarket, NH

Average UV index in March - Newmarket, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Newmarket, NH

Average cloud cover in March - Newmarket, NH
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Newmarket, NH

Average visibility in March - Newmarket, NH
  • 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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