Manchester, NH weather in March
Expect chilly, snowy weather in Manchester in March, with highs near 43°F and lows near 24°F. Rain or snow falls on about 12 days. Snowfall averages about 13.6 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 43°F
- Normal low
- 24°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 | 38°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 19°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:21 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 am30°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 am35°Fdew point 21°F
- Noon41°Fdew point 21°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 21°F
- 6 pm41°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 pm36°Fdew point 23°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Manchester Airport (4 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 March1991: average high 36°F
- Wettest March2010: 6.6 in
- Driest March2006: 1.3 in
- Highest reading86°F (March 29, 1998)
- Lowest reading-10°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 | 43°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 15°F | 24°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 12 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.9 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +8°F from February and +13°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Brockton, MA67 mi · high 48°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY154 mi · high 36°F · 13 wet days
How Manchester ranks in March
- Normal high340th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in New Hampshire
- Wet days312th driest of 378
- Comfortable days304th most of 339
What to pack for Manchester in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 24°F, highs near 43°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 985 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 Manchester in March?
The normal high is 43°F and the normal low is 24°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -10°F (March 10, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Manchester (41 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Massabesic Lake (USC00275211), 3.1 mi E of the city center, 253 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall, snow depth and cloud cover: Concord Muni Airport (USW00014745), 14 mi N of the city center, 346 ft (92 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Manchester Airport (USW00014710), 4.4 mi S of the city center, 225 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Manchester Airport (743945-14710), 4.6 mi SSE of the city center, 229 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.