March weather forecastNewtown, CT
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Newtown, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.9°F (-0.6°C) and max 44.1°F (6.7°C).Temperature
The start of March brings a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C) in February to a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C). The low-temperature average for Newtown during March stands at a subzero cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Newtown is 75%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout March, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Newtown, there are 169.7 rainfall days, and 36.93" (938mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Newtown, during March, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Newtown, there are 34.5 snowfall days, and 17.01" (432mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Newtown, 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 7:17 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 Newtown, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Newtown. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in March leads to these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Newtown, CT
- Average high temperature in March: 44.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Newtown, 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
Newtown, CT
- Average wind speed in March: 8.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Newtown, 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 (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Newtown, CT
- Average rainfall in March: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (2.4").
Average rainfall days in March
Newtown, CT
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Newtown, CT
- Average snowfall in March: 3.62"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Newtown, CT
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Newtown, 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 12min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Newtown, CT
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Newtown, 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
Newtown, CT
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Newtown, CT
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and May (5mi).
