Newport, RI weather in March
March in Newport: chilly, with frequent rain and some snow. Highs 49°F, lows 28°F, rain or snow on about 10 days and about 6.2 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 49°F
- Normal low
- 28°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 5.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 6.2 in
- snow on the ground 5 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 45°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 32°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:19 am / 5:35 pm | 6:29 am / 7:09 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 am33°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 am39°Fdew point 25°F
- Noon44°Fdew point 25°F
- 3 pm45°Fdew point 25°F
- 6 pm41°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 pm38°Fdew point 26°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Providence T F Green Airport (17 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 below21 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more5 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 5.6 in; a dry March brings about 3.4 in and a wet one about 6.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 6.2 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 58°F
- Coolest March1992: average high 44°F
- Wettest March2010: 19.4 in
- Driest March2006: 0.7 in
- Highest reading79°F (March 29, 1998)
- Lowest reading-7°F (March 7, 2003)
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 | 43°F | 49°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 28°F | 37°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 10 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 12.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +6°F from February and +11°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Cooler: Worcester, MA59 mi · high 43°F · 12 wet days
How Newport ranks in March
- Normal high277th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 2 in Rhode Island
- Wet days228th driest of 378
- Comfortable days275th most of 339
What to pack for Newport in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 28°F, highs near 49°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – about 6.2 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 21 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 815 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 Newport in March?
The normal high is 49°F and the normal low is 28°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -7°F (March 7, 2003).
Does it rain a lot in Newport in March?
About 10 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.6 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (19.4 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Newport in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 6.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 5 days.
Is March a good time to visit Newport?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Newport (46 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Kingston (USC00374266), 12 mi W of the city center, 117 ft (89 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Newport State Airport (USW00014787), 3.4 mi NNE of the city center, 172 ft (144 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Providence T F Green Airport (USW00014765), 17 mi NNW of the city center, 60 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Theodore F Green State Airport (725070-14765), 17 mi NNW of the city center, 51 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).