March weather forecastCheshire, CT
March
Weather in March
March signals the advent of spring in Cheshire. The weather starts to warm up modestly, consistent with the shift in season. Sunshine prevails slightly longer, and rainfall frequency increases. Crucially, March sees a notable shift in temperatures, with a comfortable gap between the highest, being 44.6°F (7°C), and the lowest, which is 30.2°F (-1°C). The city’s weather in March is more temperate and wet compared to February’s winter chill and snow.Temperature
The arrival of March introduces a minor uplift in high-temperatures, adjusting from a wintry 37°F (2.8°C) in February to a frosty 44.6°F (7°C). During the month of March, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 30.2°F (-1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Cheshire, during March, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.7 rainfall days, and 34.57" (878mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 4.06" (103mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 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 Cheshire, the average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Cheshire. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in March leads to these recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Cheshire, CT
- Average high temperature in March: 44.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Cheshire, 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
Cheshire, CT
- Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Cheshire, CT
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Cheshire, CT
- Average rainfall in March: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in March
Cheshire, CT
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Cheshire, CT
- Average snowfall in March: 4.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Cheshire, CT
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cheshire, CT
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Cheshire, CT
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Cheshire, 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
Cheshire, CT
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in March
Cheshire, CT
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July and September (5mi).
