Mystic, CT weather in March
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain and some snow in Mystic in March, with highs near 47°F and lows near 32°F. Rain or snow falls on about 12 days. Snowfall averages about 3.9 in.
- Normal high
- 47°F
- Normal low
- 32°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.9 in
- snow on the ground 3 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 44°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 36°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 38% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:22 am / 5:38 pm | 6:32 am / 7:11 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 am33°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 am39°Fdew point 25°F
- Noon44°Fdew point 25°F
- 3 pm45°Fdew point 25°F
- 6 pm41°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 pm38°Fdew point 26°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Providence T F Green Airport (38 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°Fnot available
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below18 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more3 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 4.9 in; a dry March brings about 2.9 in and a wet one about 5.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.9 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 54°F
- Coolest March2015: average high 42°F
- Wettest March2001: 9.2 in
- Driest March2012: 1.3 in
- Highest reading78°F (March 29, 1998)
- Lowest reading5°F (March 7, 2015)
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 | 41°F | 47°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 32°F | 41°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | – | – |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 12.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +6°F from February and +10°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Philadelphia, PA194 mi · high 53°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Kennebunkport, ME158 mi · high 41°F · 11 wet days
How Mystic ranks in March
- Normal high295th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 5 in Connecticut
- Wet days308th driest of 378
What to pack for Mystic in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 47°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
- Waterproof boots – about 3.9 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 792 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 Mystic in March?
The normal high is 47°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 5°F (March 7, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Mystic in March?
About 12 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.9 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (9.2 in); the driest was in 2012 (1.3 in).
Does it snow in Mystic in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 3.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 3 days.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Groton (USC00063207), 3.7 mi W of the city center, 40 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Groton New London Airport (USW00014707), 4.7 mi WSW of the city center, 10 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Providence T F Green Airport (USW00014765), 38 mi NE of the city center, 60 ft (52 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Groton-New London Airport (725046-14707), 4.7 mi WSW of the city center, 8 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).