March weather forecast
Shelter Harbor, RI

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Shelter Harbor, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

Shelter Harbor marks the onset of March with an average high-temperature of a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C), subtly divergent from February's 38.3°F (3.5°C). Throughout March, Shelter Harbor experiences a low-temperature average of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, in Shelter Harbor, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Shelter Harbor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.6 days and collects up to 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. March is the month with the most snowfall in Shelter Harbor. Snow falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
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 March, in Shelter Harbor, 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 March, the average sunshine 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 in Shelter Harbor. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Shelter Harbor?

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

What is the least humid month in Shelter Harbor?

March and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months in Shelter Harbor, Rhode Island.

What is the average humidity in March in Shelter Harbor?

In March, the average relative humidity in Shelter Harbor is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March in Shelter Harbor?

In Shelter Harbor, in March, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Shelter Harbor?

The month with the most snowfall in Shelter Harbor is March, when snow falls for 3.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Shelter Harbor in March?

In Shelter Harbor, in March, snow falls for 3.6 days, with typically accumulated 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Shelter Harbor?

In Shelter Harbor, Rhode Island, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Shelter Harbor?

On the first day of March in Shelter Harbor, 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.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Shelter Harbor?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Shelter Harbor, Rhode Island, 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 Shelter Harbor have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Shelter Harbor is 6.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Shelter Harbor?

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

How high is the UV index in March in Shelter Harbor?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Shelter Harbor is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average temperature in March - Shelter Harbor, 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).

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Average pressure in March
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average pressure in March - Shelter Harbor, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average wind speed in March - Shelter Harbor, 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).

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Average humidity in March
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average humidity in March - Shelter Harbor, 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%).

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Average rainfall in March
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average rainfall in March - Shelter Harbor, 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 (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in March
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average rainfall days in March - Shelter Harbor, 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).

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Average snowfall in March
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average snowfall in March - Shelter Harbor, 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").

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Average snowfall days in March
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average snowfall days in March - Shelter Harbor, 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).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Shelter Harbor, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average sunshine days in March - Shelter Harbor, 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).

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Average UV index in March
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average UV index in March - Shelter Harbor, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average cloud cover in March - Shelter Harbor, 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).

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Average visibility in March
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average visibility in March - Shelter Harbor, 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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