March weather forecastBethel, RI

March

Weather in March

Transitioning into spring, the weather in March begins to warm. There is a noticeable increase in average high and low temperatures, contributing to the melting of accumulated snow, reducing it to a measurement of 1.85" (47mm). March brings more cloud coverage which might make the skies seem a little gloomier than in February. Notwithstanding, Bethel witnesses a heightened amount of daylight hours, and the extra sun bursting through the clouds encourages the first signs of spring to arrive.

Temperature

Bethel sees the arrival of March with an average high-temperature of a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C), indicating a subtle variation from February. During March, the average low-temperature is a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are March and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 154.5 rainfall days, and 31.46" (799mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 3.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Bethel, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:11 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 Bethel, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in March, in Bethel, is 43.5°F (6.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C).

The months with the lowest humidity are March and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

In Bethel, Rhode Island, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

In Bethel, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation.

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

In Bethel, in March, during 3.6 snowfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:11 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 Bethel, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

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

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

38.3°F

43.5°F

52.5°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

12.9mph

13.1mph

12.2mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.6

16.1

14.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Bethel, RI

Average high temperature in March: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in March
Bethel, RI

Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Bethel, RI

Average wind speed in March: 12.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Bethel, RI

Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Bethel, RI

Average rainfall in March: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in March
Bethel, RI

Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Bethel, RI

Average snowfall in March: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Bethel, RI

Average snowfall days in March: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bethel, RI

Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

Average sunshine in March: 6h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Bethel, RI

Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in March
Bethel, RI

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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Bethel, RI

Average cloud cover in March: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Bethel, RI

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).