Waterbury, CT weather in March
Expect chilly, snowy weather in Waterbury in March, with highs near 47°F and lows near 26°F. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 12.7 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 47°F
- Normal low
- 26°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 12.7 in
- snow on the ground 17 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 42°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:26 am / 5:42 pm | 6:36 am / 7:15 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 (32 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 snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below25 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more17 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 4.2 in; a dry March brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 5.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 12.7 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 58°F
- Coolest March2014: average high 40°F
- Wettest March2010: 8.8 in
- Driest March2006: 0.7 in
- Highest reading83°F (March 29, 1998)
- Lowest reading-5°F (March 8, 2019)
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 | 39°F | 47°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 26°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 12.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +8°F from February and +13°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Philadelphia, PA157 mi · high 53°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Rutland, VT142 mi · high 41°F · 12 wet days
How Waterbury ranks in March
- Normal high304th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 5 in Connecticut
- Wet days242nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days279th most of 339
What to pack for Waterbury in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 26°F, highs near 47°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 17 days
- A hat and gloves – about 25 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 892 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 Waterbury in March?
The normal high is 47°F and the normal low is 26°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -5°F (March 8, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Waterbury in March?
About 10 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.2 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (8.8 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Waterbury in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 12.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 17 days.
Is March a good time to visit Waterbury?
March ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Waterbury (43 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and rain: Burlington (USC00060973), 17 mi NNE of the city center, 505 ft (234 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Bakersville (USC00060227), 20 mi N of the city center, 686 ft (415 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Meriden Markham Muni Airport (USW00054788), 12 mi ESE of the city center, 103 ft (168 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Hartford Bradley Intl Airport (USW00014740), 32 mi NE of the city center, 190 ft (81 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bradley International Airport (725080-14740), 32 mi NE of the city center, 169 ft (102 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).