Nashua, NH weather in March
In March, Nashua sees highs around 45°F and lows around 23°F: chilly and snowy. Expect about 12 wet days. Snowfall averages about 14.6 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 45°F
- Normal low
- 23°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 14.6 in
- snow on the ground 17 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 40°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 17°F | 28°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 40% |
| 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 (12 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 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 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 3.1 in and a wet one about 5.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 14.6 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 39°F
- Wettest March2010: 10.6 in
- Driest March2006: 0.8 in
- Highest reading86°F (March 29, 1998)
- Lowest reading-11°F (March 1, 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 | 37°F | 45°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 14°F | 23°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 11.9 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +8°F from February and +13°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Yonkers, NY178 mi · high 50°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Stowe, VT132 mi · high 39°F · 12 wet days
How Nashua ranks in March
- Normal high325th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 4 in New Hampshire
- Wet days334th driest of 378
- Comfortable days296th most of 339
What to pack for Nashua in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 23°F, highs near 45°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 17 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 967 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 Nashua in March?
The normal high is 45°F and the normal low is 23°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -11°F (most recently on March 1, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Nashua in March?
About 12 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 (10.6 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Nashua in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 14.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 17 days.
Is March a good time to visit Nashua?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Nashua (41 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Hudson 1 Sse (USC00274234), 3.0 mi ENE of the city center, 185 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Nashua 2 Nnw (USC00275712), 1.8 mi N of the city center, 135 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Manchester Airport (USW00014710), 12 mi N of the city center, 225 ft (66 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Concord Muni Airport (USW00014745), 30 mi N of the city center, 346 ft (187 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Manchester Airport (743945-14710), 12 mi N of the city center, 229 ft (70 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.