March weather forecast
Durham, NH

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Weather in March

March typically brings the initial signs of spring to Durham. The temperatures start to rise gradually, and the amount of daylight begins to increase. The city experiences peak rainfall in March with precipitation amounting to 2.36" (60mm). Snowfall decreases noticeably compared to the preceding February, making way for more rain. With the arrival of spring, the landscape slowly shifts from a snowy white to an array of blossoming hues.

Temperature

March in Durham signifies a subtle uplift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a wintry 33.6°F (0.9°C) in February to a still icy 40.3°F (4.6°C). Durham, during the month of March, experiences an average low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Humidity

In Durham, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Durham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.8 days and collects up to 27.24" (692mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Durham, during March, snow falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow. In Durham, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.1 days and aggregates up to 18.78" (477mm) 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 6:18 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Durham, New Hampshire, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:09 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 in Durham, New Hampshire, is 5.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Durham?

The high-temperature, in March, in Durham, records 40.3°F (4.6°C), while the low-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Durham?

In Durham, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March in Durham?

In Durham, New Hampshire, in March, during 11.8 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Durham in March?

In Durham, in March, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Durham?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Durham, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:09 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Durham, 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 Durham?

In Durham, New Hampshire, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Durham?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Durham, New Hampshire.

How high is the UV index in March in Durham?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Durham is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Durham, NH

Average temperature in March - Durham, NH
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Durham, NH

Average pressure in March - Durham, NH
  • Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Durham, NH

Average wind speed in March - Durham, NH
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Durham, NH

Average humidity in March - Durham, NH
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (75%).

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Average rainfall in March
Durham, NH

Average rainfall in March - Durham, NH
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.36"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in March
Durham, NH

Average rainfall days in March - Durham, NH
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Durham, NH

Average snowfall in March - Durham, NH
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Durham, NH

Average snowfall days in March - Durham, NH
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Durham, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

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

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Average sunshine days in March
Durham, NH

Average sunshine days in March - Durham, NH
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Durham, NH

Average UV index in March - Durham, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Durham, NH

Average cloud cover in March - Durham, NH
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in March
Durham, NH

Average visibility in March - Durham, NH
  • 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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