Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
With the transition into March, Bristol experiences a subtle uplift in average high-temperatures, adjusting from a cold 36°F (2.2°C) in February to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). During the March nights, an average temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C) is observed in Bristol.Humidity
In Bristol, Connecticut, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Bristol, Connecticut, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 170 rainfall days, and 35.43" (900mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Bristol. In Bristol, in March, during 7.4 snowfall days, 4.37" (111mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.9 snowfall days, and 18.43" (468mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:16 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 Bristol, the average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Bristol, Connecticut, 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 health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in March translates into these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Bristol, CT
- Average high temperature in March: 43.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Bristol, CT
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Bristol, CT
- Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Bristol, CT
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Bristol, CT
- Average rainfall in March: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").
Average rainfall days in March
Bristol, CT
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Bristol, CT
- Average snowfall in March: 4.37"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Bristol, CT
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bristol, 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 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Bristol, CT
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).
Average UV index in March
Bristol, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Bristol, CT
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in March
Bristol, CT
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
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