March weather forecastDerby, CT
March
Weather in March
March in Derby, Connecticut is a harbinger of spring with temperatures rising to high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a low of 32°F (0°C). Despite the cool conditions, this month represents a weather transition from the cold, snowy days of January and February to a milder, spring-like feel. The city witnesses an increase in rainfall, signifying the onset of a wetter period. With the arrival of April, further warming and more pronounced spring conditions can be anticipated.Temperature
The arrival of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 37°F (2.8°C) in February to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). During the nights in March, Derby experiences a consistent average temperature of 32°F (0°C).Humidity
In Derby, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Derby, Connecticut, in March, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Derby, there are 169.1 rainfall days, and 36.26" (921mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In March, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout March, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Derby, there are 27.3 snowfall days, and 11.42" (290mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Derby is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Derby, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 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 March, the average sunshine in Derby is 6.4h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Derby. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Derby, CT
- Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Derby, CT
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"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
Derby, CT
- Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Derby, CT
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Derby, CT
- Average rainfall in March: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").
Average rainfall days in March
Derby, CT
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Derby, CT
- Average snowfall in March: 2.99"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Derby, CT
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 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
Derby, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Derby, CT
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Derby, 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
Derby, CT
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Derby, CT
- 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).
