March weather forecast
Gortons Corner, RI

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Gortons Corner, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from February's cold 37.9°F (3.3°C) to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). During March, Gortons Corner consistently records a temperature low averaging an icy 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

In Gortons Corner, during March, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. In Gortons Corner, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.3 days and collects up to 24.06" (611mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gortons Corner, Rhode Island, are January through May, November and December. In Gortons Corner, Rhode Island, during March, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20 snowfall days, and 7.09" (180mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:11 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 March, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gortons Corner are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

The high-temperature during March is 44.2°F (6.8°C) and the low-temperature is 32.2°F (0.1°C).

What are the least humid months?

March and April, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Gortons Corner, in March, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Gortons Corner, during March, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:11 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 March, the average sunshine duration 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 reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Gortons Corner, RI

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.2°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 (25°F).

Average pressure in March
Gortons Corner, RI

Average pressure in March - Gortons Corner, 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
Gortons Corner, RI

Average wind speed in March - Gortons Corner, RI
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Gortons Corner, RI

Average humidity in March - Gortons Corner, RI
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Gortons Corner, RI

Average rainfall in March - Gortons Corner, RI
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.98").

Average rainfall days in March
Gortons Corner, RI

Average rainfall days in March - Gortons Corner, RI
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and July (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Gortons Corner, RI

Average snowfall in March - Gortons Corner, RI
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Gortons Corner, RI

Average snowfall days in March - Gortons Corner, RI
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Gortons Corner, RI

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Gortons Corner, 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Gortons Corner, RI

Average sunshine days in March - Gortons Corner, RI
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Gortons Corner, RI

Average UV index in March - Gortons Corner, 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
Gortons Corner, RI

Average cloud cover in March - Gortons Corner, RI
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

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

Average visibility in March
Gortons Corner, RI

Average visibility in March - Gortons Corner, 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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