March weather forecastSwanzey, NH

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Swanzey, is an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.4°F (4.1°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Temperature

March's onset witnesses a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) in February to a wintry 39.4°F (4.1°C). In the month of March, Swanzey witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

March is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Swanzey. In Swanzey, in March, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Swanzey, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.8 days and aggregates up to 10.2" (259mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 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 Swanzey, New Hampshire, the average sunshine in March is 5.7h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Swanzey, records 39.4°F (4.1°C), while the low-temperature is 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

March is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

In Swanzey, during March, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation.

In Swanzey, in March, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.42" (36mm) of snow.

In Swanzey, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:14 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 Swanzey, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.7h.

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

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

  • Average high temperature in March: 39.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Swanzey, NH

  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Swanzey, NH

  • Average wind speed in March: 7.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Swanzey, NH

  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Swanzey, NH

  • Average rainfall in March: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.75").

Average rainfall days in March
Swanzey, NH

  • Average rainfall days in March: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Swanzey, NH

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Swanzey, NH

  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Swanzey, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Swanzey, NH

  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Swanzey, 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
Swanzey, NH

  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Swanzey, 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).