March weather forecast
Walpole, NH

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Walpole, New Hampshire, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and an average low of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

As Walpole enters March, the average high-temperature marginally increases from the a freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C) of February to a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C). Throughout the month of March, the average temperature dips to a subzero cold 23.5°F (-4.7°C) at night.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and March Rain falls for 9.7 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Walpole, during March, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow. In Walpole, during the entire year, snow falls for 31 days and aggregates up to 16.22" (412mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:15 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 Walpole, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in March translates into these instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and a low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are January and March Rain falls for 9.7 days and accumulates 1.06" (27mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Walpole, New Hampshire, in March, during 9.7 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Walpole, in March, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Walpole have in March?

In Walpole, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:15 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through 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 March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Walpole, NH

Average temperature in March - Walpole, NH
  • Average high temperature in March: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Walpole, NH

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Walpole, NH

Average wind speed in March - Walpole, NH
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in March
Walpole, NH

Average humidity in March - Walpole, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Walpole, NH

Average rainfall in March - Walpole, NH
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.77").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and March (1.06").

Average rainfall days in March
Walpole, NH

Average rainfall days in March - Walpole, NH
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Walpole, NH

Average snowfall in March - Walpole, NH
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Walpole, NH

Average snowfall days in March - Walpole, NH
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Walpole, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Walpole, NH

Average sunshine days in March - Walpole, NH
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (16 days).

Average UV index in March
Walpole, NH

Average UV index in March - Walpole, 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 January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Walpole, NH

Average cloud cover in March - Walpole, NH
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Walpole, NH

Average visibility in March - Walpole, NH
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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