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
New Preston in March experiences a slight uptick in the average high-temperature, adjusting from February's cold 34.9°F (1.6°C) to a chilly 42.8°F (6°C). Nighttime temperatures in March average to a subzero cold 28°F (-2.2°C).Humidity
In New Preston, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In New Preston, in March, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in New Preston, Connecticut, there are 161.7 rainfall days, and 34.41" (874mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In New Preston, in March, during 7.8 snowfall days, 4.33" (110mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In New Preston, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.3 days and aggregates up to 19.84" (504mm) of snow.Daylight
In New Preston, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:18 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 New Preston, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in New Preston are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Frequently asked questions
Is it cold in New Preston during March?
What is the average humidity in March in New Preston?
How much does it rain in New Preston in March?
How many days does it snow in March in New Preston?
What is the average length of the day in March in New Preston?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in New Preston?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in New Preston?
How many hours of sunshine does New Preston have in March?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in New Preston?
What is the UV index reading in March in New Preston?
Average temperature in March
New Preston, CT
- Average high temperature in March: 42.8°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 (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in March
New Preston, 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
New Preston, CT
- Average wind speed in March: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
New Preston, CT
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in March
New Preston, CT
- Average rainfall in March: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").
Average rainfall days in March
New Preston, CT
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
New Preston, CT
- Average snowfall in March: 4.33"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
New Preston, CT
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
New Preston, 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: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
New Preston, CT
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
New Preston, CT
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (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
New Preston, CT
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in March
New Preston, CT
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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