March weather forecast
Ashford, CT

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Ashford, Connecticut, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

A soft shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in March, transitioning from an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C) in February to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). Ashford records an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) throughout the nights in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Ashford is 75%.

Rainfall

In Ashford, in March, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ashford, there are 112.3 rainfall days, and 9.33" (237mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ashford are January through May, November and December. March is the month with the most snowfall in Ashford, Connecticut. Snow falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Ashford, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Ashford, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:13 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 6.1h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Ashford. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Ashford during March?

March temperatures in Ashford vary between a high-temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) and a low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Ashford?

In Ashford, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Ashford?

In Ashford, Connecticut, during March, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Ashford?

March is the month with the most snowfall in Ashford. Snow falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March in Ashford?

In Ashford, during March, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ashford have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Ashford?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Ashford, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:13 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Ashford?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Ashford, Connecticut, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Ashford have in March?

In Ashford, Connecticut, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ashford?

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Ashford?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Ashford, Connecticut, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Ashford, CT

Average temperature in March - Ashford, CT
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
Ashford, CT

Average pressure in March - Ashford, CT
  • 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 (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Ashford, CT

Average wind speed in March - Ashford, CT
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in March
Ashford, CT

Average humidity in March - Ashford, CT
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
Ashford, CT

Average rainfall in March - Ashford, CT
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in March
Ashford, CT

Average rainfall days in March - Ashford, CT
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Ashford, CT

Average snowfall in March - Ashford, CT
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Ashford, CT

Average snowfall days in March - Ashford, CT
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ashford, CT

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ashford, CT
  • 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Ashford, CT

Average sunshine days in March - Ashford, CT
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Ashford, CT

Average UV index in March - Ashford, CT
  • 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Ashford, CT

Average cloud cover in March - Ashford, CT
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, May and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in March
Ashford, CT

Average visibility in March - Ashford, CT
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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