March weather forecast
Canterbury, NH

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Canterbury, New Hampshire, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Temperature

As March arrives, Canterbury's weather shows a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from February's freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C) to an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C). Canterbury registers a consistent average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In March, in Canterbury, New Hampshire, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout March, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138.6 rainfall days, and 27.24" (692mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Canterbury, in March, during 10.5 snowfall days, 5.12" (130mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Canterbury, New Hampshire, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.2 days and aggregates up to 30.71" (780mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Canterbury, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:12 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 Canterbury, the average sunshine in March is 5.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Canterbury are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Canterbury during March?

During March, Canterbury experiences an average high-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and a low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Canterbury?

In Canterbury, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

How many days does it rain in March in Canterbury?

In Canterbury, New Hampshire, in March, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Canterbury in March?

In March, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout March, 5.12" (130mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Canterbury?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Canterbury?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Canterbury, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:12 pm EDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Canterbury?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Canterbury?

The months with the lowest UV index in Canterbury, New Hampshire, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in March in Canterbury?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Canterbury, New Hampshire, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Canterbury, NH

Average temperature in March - Canterbury, NH
  • Average high temperature in March: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Canterbury, NH

Average pressure in March - Canterbury, NH
  • 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 (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Canterbury, NH

Average wind speed in March - Canterbury, NH
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Canterbury, NH

Average humidity in March - Canterbury, NH
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in March
Canterbury, NH

Average rainfall in March - Canterbury, NH
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in March
Canterbury, NH

Average rainfall days in March - Canterbury, NH
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Canterbury, NH

Average snowfall in March - Canterbury, NH
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Canterbury, NH

Average snowfall days in March - Canterbury, NH
  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Canterbury, NH

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Canterbury, NH
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Canterbury, NH

Average sunshine days in March - Canterbury, NH
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
Canterbury, NH

Average UV index in March - Canterbury, NH
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Canterbury, NH

Average cloud cover in March - Canterbury, NH
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in March
Canterbury, NH

Average visibility in March - Canterbury, NH
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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