Hartford, CT weather in March
March in Hartford: chilly, with frequent rain and some snow. Highs 48°F, lows 30°F, about 11 days with rain or snow and about 9.4 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 30°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 9.4 in
- snow on the ground 9 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 43°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:25 am / 5:40 pm | 6:35 am / 7:14 pm |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 12.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical March day
- 6 am31°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 am37°Fdew point 24°F
- Noon43°Fdew point 24°F
- 3 pm45°Fdew point 23°F
- 6 pm42°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 pm38°Fdew point 24°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below21 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more9 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 3.5 in; a dry March brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 4.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 9.4 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 58°F
- Coolest March2015: average high 42°F
- Wettest March2010: 7.5 in
- Driest March2006: 0.6 in
- Highest reading82°F (March 22, 2012)
- Lowest reading1°F (March 7, 2003)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
March compared with February and April
| February | March | April | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 40°F | 48°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 30°F | 40°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 12.0 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +8°F from February and +12°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Philadelphia, PA180 mi · high 53°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Rutland, VT128 mi · high 41°F · 12 wet days
How Hartford ranks in March
- Normal high292nd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 5 in Connecticut
- Wet days248th driest of 378
- Comfortable days267th most of 339
What to pack for Hartford in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 30°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – about 9.4 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 21 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 819 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Hartford in March?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 30°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 1°F (most recently on March 7, 2003).
Does it rain a lot in Hartford in March?
About 11 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.5 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (7.6 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Hartford in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 9.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 9 days.
Is March a good time to visit Hartford?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Hartford (44 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Hartford Brainard Fld (USW00014752), 2.6 mi SE of the city center, 19 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and humidity and wind by hour: Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (USW00014740), 12 mi N of the city center, 190 ft (140 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Burlington (USC00060973), 13 mi W of the city center, 505 ft (455 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bradley International Airport (725080-14740), 12 mi N of the city center, 169 ft (119 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).