March weather forecastNiantic, CT
March
Weather in March
March in Niantic, Connecticut, signifies the advent of spring. Compared to the snow-peppered landscape in February, the town welcomes a noticeable increase in temperature. Visual clarity improves as the elements calm down, and the days start to seem longer. March, with its average rainfall of 2.95" (75mm), starts to breathe life back into nature. Refreshing showers alleviate the lingering winter chill.Temperature
March's arrival coincides with a marginal rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C) to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). An average temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) marks the nights in March.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are January, March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.Rainfall
In Niantic, in March, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.8 rainfall days, and 33.07" (840mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 5.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In Niantic, in March, the average water temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C).Note: In the case of swimming, the extreme coldness, danger, and life-threatening nature of this situation are apparent. Without insulated waterproof wear, hypothermia sets in rapidly.
Daylight
In Niantic, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:13 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 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. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Niantic, CT
- Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.9°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 (26.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Niantic, CT
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Niantic, CT
- Average wind speed in March: 11.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Niantic, CT
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Niantic, CT
- Average rainfall in March: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").
Average rainfall days in March
Niantic, CT
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Niantic, CT
- Average snowfall in March: 2.56"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Niantic, CT
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Niantic, CT
- Average sea temperature in March: 39.8°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.8°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Niantic, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Niantic, CT
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Niantic, 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
Niantic, CT
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Niantic, 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).
