March weather forecastEast Greenwich, RI
March
Weather in March
The weather in March conveys the definitive arrival of spring in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. The temperatures rise significantly relative to February, offering a welcome respite from winter's grip. The days begin to lengthen as daylight hours increase and the town witnesses a high level of rainfall, accompanied by a decrease in snowfall. The slightly warmer temperatures and longer days bring a wave of freshness, as the town sheds its winter skin to embrace the charm of spring.Temperature
March showcases a minor temperature ascent, adjusting from February's wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C) to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) is recorded during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout March, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In East Greenwich, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.8 days and collects up to 28.66" (728mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In East Greenwich, in March, during 5.8 snowfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In East Greenwich, during the entire year, snow falls for 24 days and aggregates up to 9.13" (232mm) of snow.Daylight
In East Greenwich, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in East Greenwich, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:10 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 is 6h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
East Greenwich, RI
- Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in March
East Greenwich, RI
- 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
East Greenwich, RI
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in March
East Greenwich, RI
- Average humidity in March: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in March
East Greenwich, RI
- Average rainfall in March: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").
Average rainfall days in March
East Greenwich, RI
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
East Greenwich, RI
- Average snowfall in March: 2.36"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
East Greenwich, RI
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
East Greenwich, 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 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
East Greenwich, RI
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).
Average UV index in March
East Greenwich, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
East Greenwich, RI
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
East Greenwich, 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).
