Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
As February gives way to March, the average high-temperature displays a slight ascent, adjusting from a cold 37°F (2.8°C) to a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C). In Portland, an average low-temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) is recorded during March nights.Humidity
In Portland, Connecticut, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Portland, during March, the rain falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.2 rainfall days, and 34.13" (867mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. March is the month with the most snowfall in Portland. Snow falls for 6.2 days and accumulates 4.13" (105mm) of snow.Daylight
In Portland, Connecticut, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Portland, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:15 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 6.1h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Portland, CT
- Average high temperature in March: 44.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Portland, CT
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Portland, CT
- Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Portland, CT
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Portland, CT
- Average rainfall in March: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in March
Portland, CT
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Portland, CT
- Average snowfall in March: 4.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Portland, CT
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Portland, CT
- 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Portland, CT
- Average sunshine days in March: 13 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Portland, CT
- 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
Portland, CT
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
Portland, CT
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June and July (5mi).
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