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
With the beginning of March, Salem's average high-temperature sees a minor increase, transitioning from a cold 37.4°F (3°C) in February to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). During the month of March, the temperature falls to an average of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In Salem, during March, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.6 days and collects up to 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Salem. March is the month with the most snowfall in Salem. Snow falls for 6.1 days and accumulates 4.13" (105mm) of snow.Daylight
In Salem, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:40 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 in Salem, Connecticut, is 6h.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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Frequently asked questions
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What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Salem?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Salem?
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What is the month with the lowest UV index in Salem?
How high is the UV index in March in Salem?
Average temperature in March
Salem, CT
- Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Salem, 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
Salem, CT
- Average wind speed in March: 9.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Salem, CT
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June, July and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Salem, CT
- Average rainfall in March: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in March
Salem, CT
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Salem, CT
- Average snowfall in March: 4.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Salem, CT
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Salem, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Salem, CT
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Salem, 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
Salem, 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 33).
Average visibility in March
Salem, CT
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and June (5mi).
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