March weather forecastWest Warwick, RI
March
Weather in March
West Warwick embraces the arrival of spring as it experiences a notable warm-up in March. The highs leap to 44.2°F (6.8°C), significantly suppressing the freezing conditions of winter. Accompanying the warmth is an increase in daylight hours, thus illuminating the town for longer periods. Residents also observe more rainy days than in previous months. Consequently, the increase in rainfall and temperature melt some of the winter's snow, providing a welcome reprieve from the icy weather.Temperature
The arrival of March in West Warwick signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C) in February to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). March nights in West Warwick experience a consistent temperature drop to a freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C).Humidity
In West Warwick, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.Rainfall
In West Warwick, in March, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.6 rainfall days, and 20.31" (516mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in West Warwick. March is the month with the most snowfall in West Warwick. Snow falls for 5.2 days and accumulates 1.89" (48mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in West Warwick, Rhode Island, is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in West Warwick, 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
The average sunshine in March in West Warwick is 6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in West Warwick are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during March translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
West Warwick, RI
- Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°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 (24.1°F).
Average pressure in March
West Warwick, 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
West Warwick, RI
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
West Warwick, 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
West Warwick, RI
- Average rainfall in March: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").
Average rainfall days in March
West Warwick, RI
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
West Warwick, RI
- Average snowfall in March: 1.89"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
West Warwick, RI
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 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
West Warwick, RI
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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
West Warwick, RI
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.9 days).
Average UV index in March
West Warwick, 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
West Warwick, 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
West Warwick, 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).
