March weather forecast
North Kingstown, RI

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Weather in March

As March ushers in, the town of North Kingstown welcomes early signs of spring. Weather conditions display nuanced changes - with both temperatures and daylight hours on the rise. More dry days can be expected now, and while there is still a possibility of snowfall, the intensity reduces noticeably from 1.65" (42mm) to 0.39" (10mm) between March and April. Contrastingly, the rain seems to fill the void with precipitation levels going up. Owing to the fog, the town experiences average low visibility despite the increasing daylight.

Temperature

A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from a cold 37.9°F (3.3°C) in February to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). North Kingstown reports an average low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

In March, in North Kingstown, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout March, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In North Kingstown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.3 days and collects up to 24.06" (611mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, are January through May, November and December. In March, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout March, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. In North Kingstown, during the entire year, snow falls for 20 days and aggregates up to 7.09" (180mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in North Kingstown is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:36 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

In North Kingstown, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in North Kingstown in March?

The high-temperature in North Kingstown during March is 44.2°F (6.8°C) and the low-temperature is 32.2°F (0.1°C).

What is the least humid month in North Kingstown?

The months with the lowest humidity in North Kingstown are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

What is the average humidity in March in North Kingstown?

In March, the average relative humidity in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March in North Kingstown?

In March, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout March, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in North Kingstown in March?

In North Kingstown, during March, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in North Kingstown?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in North Kingstown?

On the first day of March in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:10 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in North Kingstown?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in North Kingstown, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does North Kingstown have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, is 6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in North Kingstown?

The months with the lowest UV index in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in March in North Kingstown?

In North Kingstown, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
North Kingstown, RI

Average temperature in March - North Kingstown, RI
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.2°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 (25°F).

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Average pressure in March
North Kingstown, RI

Average pressure in March - North Kingstown, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
North Kingstown, RI

Average wind speed in March - North Kingstown, RI
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in March
North Kingstown, RI

Average humidity in March - North Kingstown, RI
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (73%).

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Average rainfall in March
North Kingstown, RI

Average rainfall in March - North Kingstown, RI
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in March
North Kingstown, RI

Average rainfall days in March - North Kingstown, RI
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and July (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
North Kingstown, RI

Average snowfall in March - North Kingstown, RI
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
North Kingstown, RI

Average snowfall days in March - North Kingstown, RI
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
North Kingstown, RI

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - North Kingstown, 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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
North Kingstown, RI

Average sunshine days in March - North Kingstown, RI
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
North Kingstown, RI

Average UV index in March - North Kingstown, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
North Kingstown, RI

Average cloud cover in March - North Kingstown, RI
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in March
North Kingstown, RI

Average visibility in March - North Kingstown, 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).

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