March weather forecast
Buttonwoods, RI

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Buttonwoods, Rhode Island, with an average temperature varying between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March signals a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C) in February to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) is recorded during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Buttonwoods, during March, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 150.8 rainfall days, and 28.66" (728mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Buttonwoods, in March, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow. In Buttonwoods, during the entire year, snow falls for 24 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:10 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 Buttonwoods, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index 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 minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

Buttonwoods in March has an average high-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Buttonwoods, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Buttonwoods, during March, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Buttonwoods, during March, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Buttonwoods have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:10 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 6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Buttonwoods, RI

Average temperature in March - Buttonwoods, RI
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Buttonwoods, RI

Average pressure in March - Buttonwoods, RI
  • 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Buttonwoods, RI

Average wind speed in March - Buttonwoods, RI
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Buttonwoods, RI

Average humidity in March - Buttonwoods, RI
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Buttonwoods, RI

Average rainfall in March - Buttonwoods, RI
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in March
Buttonwoods, RI

Average rainfall days in March - Buttonwoods, RI
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Buttonwoods, RI

Average snowfall in March - Buttonwoods, RI
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Buttonwoods, RI

Average snowfall days in March - Buttonwoods, RI
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Buttonwoods, RI

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Buttonwoods, RI
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Buttonwoods, RI

Average sunshine days in March - Buttonwoods, RI
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in March
Buttonwoods, RI

Average UV index in March - Buttonwoods, RI
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Buttonwoods, RI

Average cloud cover in March - Buttonwoods, RI
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Buttonwoods, RI

Average visibility in March - Buttonwoods, RI
  • 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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