March weather forecast
Sockanosset, RI

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Sockanosset, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.2°F (6.8°C) and min 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

March witnesses a minor rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C) in February to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). Throughout the month of March, Sockanosset witnesses an average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sockanosset, Rhode Island, during March, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 59.6 rainfall days, and 5.08" (129mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 3 snowfall days, in March, Sockanosset aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Sockanosset, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.9 days and aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day 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 Sockanosset, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Sockanosset, is 44.2°F (6.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How many days does it rain in March?

In Sockanosset, in March, during 5.3 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 3 snowfall days, in March, Sockanosset aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sockanosset 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 in Sockanosset?

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 Sockanosset, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Sockanosset, RI

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Sockanosset, RI

Average pressure in March - Sockanosset, 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
Sockanosset, RI

Average wind speed in March - Sockanosset, RI
  • Average wind speed in March: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Sockanosset, RI

Average humidity in March - Sockanosset, 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
Sockanosset, RI

Average rainfall in March - Sockanosset, RI
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.16").

Average rainfall days in March
Sockanosset, RI

Average rainfall days in March - Sockanosset, RI
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (6.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sockanosset, RI

Average snowfall in March - Sockanosset, RI
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Sockanosset, RI

Average snowfall days in March - Sockanosset, RI
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 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
Sockanosset, RI

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sockanosset, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sockanosset, RI

Average sunshine days in March - Sockanosset, RI
  • Average sunshine days in March: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (21.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Sockanosset, RI

Average UV index in March - Sockanosset, 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
Sockanosset, RI

Average cloud cover in March - Sockanosset, 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 31).

Average visibility in March
Sockanosset, RI

Average visibility in March - Sockanosset, 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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