North Conway, NH weather in March
North Conway is chilly and snowy in March: highs average 42°F and nights drop to about 20°F. Expect about 10 wet days. Snowfall averages about 15.9 in. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 42°F
- Normal low
- 20°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 15.9 in
- snow on the ground 25 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 37°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 15°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:21 am / 5:32 pm | 6:27 am / 7:09 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 am28°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 am34°Fdew point 21°F
- Noon38°Fdew point 22°F
- 3 pm40°Fdew point 23°F
- 6 pm37°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 pm34°Fdew point 23°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Portland Intl Jetport (50 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
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 snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below29 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more25 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 3.7 in; a dry March brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 4.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 15.9 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 50°F
- Coolest March2014: average high 33°F
- Wettest March2010: 8.5 in
- Driest March2004: 0.9 in
- Highest reading85°F (March 23, 2012)
- Lowest reading-10°F (March 1, 2008)
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 | 33°F | 42°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 11°F | 20°F | 31°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.9 h | 13.5 h |
Highs change by +9°F from February and +13°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Quincy, MA125 mi · high 47°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY142 mi · high 36°F · 13 wet days
How North Conway ranks in March
- Normal high351st warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in New Hampshire
- Wet days245th driest of 378
- Comfortable days312th most of 339
What to pack for North Conway in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 20°F, highs near 42°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 25 days
- A hat and gloves – about 29 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 1053 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 North Conway in March?
The normal high is 42°F and the normal low is 20°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -10°F (most recently on March 1, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in North Conway in March?
About 10 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.7 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (8.5 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.9 in).
Does it snow in North Conway in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 15.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 25 days.
Is March a good time to visit North Conway?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for North Conway (39 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: N Conway (USC00275995), 0.2 mi NNW of the city center, 522 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Portland Intl Jetport (USW00014764), 50 mi SE of the city center, 45 ft (481 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: St. JOHNSBURY(AMOS) (726140-54742), 51 mi WNW of the city center, 697 ft (171 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).