Concord, NH weather in March
In March, Concord sees highs around 44°F and lows around 23°F: chilly and snowy. There are about 12 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 13.6 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 44°F
- Normal low
- 23°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 3.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 13.6 in
- snow on the ground 19 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 39°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 19°F | 28°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:22 am / 5:34 pm | 6:29 am / 7:10 pm |
| Daylight | 11.2 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 am26°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 am33°Fdew point 21°F
- Noon39°Fdew point 21°F
- 3 pm41°Fdew point 21°F
- 6 pm38°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 pm33°Fdew point 22°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Concord Muni Airport (2 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 49% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 46%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 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 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below27 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more19 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 3.3 in; a dry March brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 4.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 13.6 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 54°F
- Coolest March2014: average high 37°F
- Wettest March2010: 6.6 in
- Driest March2006: 1.3 in
- Highest reading89°F (March 31, 1998)
- Lowest reading-11°F (March 10, 1996)
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 | 35°F | 44°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 15°F | 23°F | 33°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 12 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.9 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +9°F from February and +14°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Newport, RI119 mi · high 49°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Stowe, VT104 mi · high 39°F · 12 wet days
How Concord ranks in March
- Normal high335th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 4 in New Hampshire
- Wet days311th driest of 378
- Comfortable days306th most of 339
What to pack for Concord in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 23°F, highs near 44°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 19 days
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 978 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 Concord in March?
The normal high is 44°F and the normal low is 23°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -11°F (March 10, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Concord in March?
About 12 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.3 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (6.6 in); the driest was in 2006 (1.3 in).
Does it snow in Concord in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 13.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 19 days.
Is March a good time to visit Concord?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Concord (40 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Concord Muni Airport (USW00014745), 2.0 mi ESE of the city center, 346 ft (72 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Concord Municipal Airport (726050-14745), 1.8 mi E of the city center, 339 ft (65 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.