March weather forecastHampstead, NH
March
Weather in March
March signals the transition from winter to spring in Hampstead, with temperatures starting to rise slowly. The snow begins to disappear, replaced increasingly by rainfall as the primarily form of precipitation. Gradual shifting of temperature thresholds happens during this time, as the conditions start to soften and the bitter cold of winter recedes. Both snowfall and rainfall are noticeable, yet the precipitation falls dominantly in the form of rain. The increase in daylight hours from 10.6 hours in February to 12 hours signifies spring's arrival, evident in lengthening days and melting snow.Temperature
The arrival of March brings a soft temperature shift, with the average high-temperature nudging from 34.7°F (1.5°C) in February to a still wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). The low-temperature average for Hampstead during March stands at a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In Hampstead, in March, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hampstead, there are 78.3 rainfall days, and 5.43" (138mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Hampstead, in March, during 4.1 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 17.2 snowfall days, and 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Hampstead, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:10 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 Hampstead, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Hampstead, NH
- Average high temperature in March: 41.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Hampstead, NH
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Hampstead, NH
- Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Hampstead, NH
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Hampstead, NH
- Average rainfall in March: 0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").
Average rainfall days in March
Hampstead, NH
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Hampstead, NH
- Average snowfall in March: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Hampstead, NH
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Hampstead, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Hampstead, NH
- Average sunshine days in March: 20.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (18.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Hampstead, 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
Hampstead, NH
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Hampstead, NH
- 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).
