March weather forecastPeterborough, NH
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Peterborough, New Hampshire, with an average temperature ranging between max 39.4°F (4.1°C) and min 25.2°F (-3.8°C).Temperature
March's arrival signals a modest temperature shift, moving from a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C) in February to a cold 39.4°F (4.1°C). Throughout the month of March, Peterborough expects an average low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Peterborough, during March, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 113.8 rainfall days, and 12.44" (316mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Peterborough. In Peterborough, in March, during 9 snowfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Peterborough, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.3 days and aggregates up to 18.78" (477mm) 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 6:22 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 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 Peterborough, the average sunshine in March is 5.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Peterborough, NH
- Average high temperature in March: 39.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).
Average pressure in March
Peterborough, 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
Peterborough, NH
- Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Peterborough, NH
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Peterborough, NH
- Average rainfall in March: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").
Average rainfall days in March
Peterborough, NH
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Peterborough, NH
- Average snowfall in March: 2.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Peterborough, NH
- Average snowfall days in March: 9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Peterborough, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Peterborough, NH
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Peterborough, NH
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Peterborough, NH
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in March
Peterborough, NH
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
