March weather forecastBedford, NH
March
Weather in March
March heralds the arrival of spring, making it a transitional month weather-wise. With average temperatures rising to a high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low of 26.4°F (-3.1°C), the gradual thaw begins. It's a time when Bedford shakes off its winter mantle. Rain starts to substitute snow, replenishing the landscapes and preparing them for blossoming life. Long walks in mild weather start to replace winter hibernation.Temperature
The transition from February to March brings a subtle temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from 33.3°F (0.7°C) to a still icy 41.2°F (5.1°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) in March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Bedford, in March, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104.4 rainfall days, and 12.95" (329mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Bedford, in March, during 5.7 snowfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Bedford, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.1 days and aggregates up to 11.54" (293mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:11 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 Bedford, the average sunshine in March is 5.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Bedford are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Bedford, NH
- Average high temperature in March: 41.2°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 (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in March
Bedford, NH
- 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Bedford, NH
- Average wind speed in March: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Bedford, NH
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Bedford, NH
- Average rainfall in March: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in March
Bedford, NH
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Bedford, NH
- Average snowfall in March: 1.85"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Bedford, NH
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bedford, NH
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Bedford, NH
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.6 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (16.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Bedford, NH
- 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
Bedford, NH
- 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 33).
Average visibility in March
Bedford, NH
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
