March weather forecastThompson, CT

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Thompson, Connecticut, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

A slight uplift in the average high-temperature marks March, adjusting from February's icy 36.3°F (2.4°C) to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). In Thompson, the expected average low-temperature for March is a subzero cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout March, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141.4 rainfall days, and 23.86" (606mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.7 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Thompson, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 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

In March, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index 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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in March, in Thompson, is 43.3°F (6.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

In Thompson, in March, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 6.7 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

In Thompson, during March, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

In Thompson, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:12 pm EDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.7h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Thompson, CT

  • Average high temperature in March: 43.3°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 (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in March
Thompson, CT

  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Thompson, CT

  • Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Thompson, CT

  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, September and October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Thompson, CT

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in March
Thompson, CT

  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Thompson, CT

  • Average snowfall in March: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Thompson, CT

  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Thompson, 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 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Thompson, CT

  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13 days).

Average UV index in March
Thompson, 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
Thompson, CT

  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in March
Thompson, CT

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (5mi).