March weather forecastDurham, CT
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Durham, Connecticut, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 44.6°F (7°C).Temperature
As March arrives, Durham's weather shows a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from February's wintry 37°F (2.8°C) to a frosty 44.6°F (7°C). March nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Durham, during March, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160 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 7.1 days and accumulates 4.33" (110mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:15 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 Durham, the average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents 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 these recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Durham, CT
- Average high temperature in March: 44.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Durham, 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
Durham, 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 (5.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Durham, CT
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Durham, CT
- Average rainfall in March: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in March
Durham, CT
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Durham, CT
- Average snowfall in March: 4.33"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Durham, CT
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Durham, 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 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 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Durham, CT
- Average sunshine days in March: 13 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Durham, CT
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Durham, 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
Durham, 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).
