March weather forecastStonington, CT
March
Weather in March
March marks a noticeable change in the weather of Stonington, displaying the initial hints of spring. Temperatures rise, paralleling an increase in rainfall, while the snowfall begins to cease. This period receives 2.95" (75mm) of average rainfall, the city's third wettest month. Commerce starts to pick up due to these milder conditions, making it an active month for locals and tourists alike. Spring festivities draw attention as warmer days become more frequent.Temperature
Stonington's shift into March sets the average high-temperature at a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C), a figure that deviates only slightly from February's 38.1°F (3.4°C). In the month of March, Stonington experiences an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C).Humidity
January, March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In Stonington, Connecticut, in March, during 12.6 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.1 rainfall days, and 34.09" (866mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Stonington. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.3 days and accumulates 2.44" (62mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:12 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
The average sunshine in March is 6.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Stonington, CT
- Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Stonington, CT
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"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
Stonington, CT
- Average wind speed in March: 12.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Stonington, CT
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Stonington, 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 (1.73").
Average rainfall days in March
Stonington, CT
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Stonington, CT
- Average snowfall in March: 2.44"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Stonington, CT
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Stonington, 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
Stonington, CT
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (11.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Stonington, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Stonington, 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 28).
Average visibility in March
Stonington, 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).
