March weather forecastSunapee, NH
March
Weather in March
As March begins, glimpses of spring can be felt in Sunapee with temperatures showing a noticeable upward trend. Perhaps the most significant change in this transition to spring is the decline of snowfall to 7.09" (180mm) over the span of 12.7 days. The lengthening daylight and increase in hours of sunshine give a refreshing break from winter. The snow begins to thaw as the grip of winter gradually lessens. With each passing day, Spring's arrival becomes more evident.Temperature
March showcases a minor temperature ascent, adjusting from February's subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) to a wintry 37°F (2.8°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) during March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 83%.Rainfall
In Sunapee, in March, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sunapee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.2 days and collects up to 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Sunapee, it is snowing for 12.7 days. Throughout March, 7.09" (180mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 65.4 snowfall days, and 42.72" (1085mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:14 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 5.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Sunapee is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Sunapee, NH
- Average high temperature in March: 37°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 22.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Sunapee, NH
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Sunapee, NH
- Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in March
Sunapee, NH
- Average humidity in March: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Sunapee, NH
- Average rainfall in March: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").
Average rainfall days in March
Sunapee, NH
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Sunapee, NH
- Average snowfall in March: 7.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Sunapee, NH
- Average snowfall days in March: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sunapee, NH
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 12min
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 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Sunapee, NH
- Average sunshine days in March: 11.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Sunapee, NH
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Sunapee, NH
- Average cloud cover in March: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in March
Sunapee, NH
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
