March weather forecastRye Beach, NH

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also an icy month in Rye Beach, New Hampshire, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.5°F (4.7°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

The shift into March is characterized by a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's cold 34.5°F (1.4°C) to a still wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C). Rye Beach's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Rye Beach, in March, during 12.7 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.5 rainfall days, and 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rye Beach are January through April, October through December. In Rye Beach, in March, during 6.8 snowfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33 snowfall days, and 15.24" (387mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Rye Beach, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Rye Beach, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:08 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 in Rye Beach, New Hampshire, is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Rye Beach, New Hampshire, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during March translates 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. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. 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: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Rye Beach in March has an average high-temperature of 40.5°F (4.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

In Rye Beach, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

In Rye Beach, New Hampshire, in March, during 12.7 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Rye Beach, New Hampshire, during March, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

The average day length in March in Rye Beach is 11h and 58min.

On the first day of March in Rye Beach, New Hampshire, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:08 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.

In Rye Beach, New Hampshire, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Rye Beach, NH

  • Average high temperature in March: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.7°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 (21.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Rye Beach, NH

  • Average pressure in March: 30.02"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
Rye Beach, NH

  • Average wind speed in March: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Rye Beach, NH

  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Rye Beach, NH

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in March
Rye Beach, NH

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rye Beach, NH

  • Average snowfall in March: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Rye Beach, NH

  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (8.3 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
Rye Beach, 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 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rye Beach, NH

  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Rye Beach, NH

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Rye Beach, 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 29).

Average visibility in March
Rye Beach, 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).