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March is a poor month in Smithfield

Climate Overview

Smithfield, United States in March has cold conditions, with highs averaging around 7.4°C (45°F). Rain falls on about 14 days this month.

This month falls at the beginning of Spring. Cold conditions dominate the month.

Daily highs in March gradually rise from around 6°C (42°F) at the start to 9°C (48°F) by month's end.

Rainfall is heaviest during the last third of the month, while the middle tends to be drier.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 29th, averaging 9.3°C (49°F).

Compared to February, this month is about 5°C warmer with 3 more rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into April.

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Monthly March Averages

Temperature
7°C / -2°C
Feels Like
5°C / -6°C
Rain
14 days · 74 mm
Sunshine
9.3h / day
Humidity
69% — Humid
Wind
11 km/h
Wind Direction
S (186°)
Gusts
40 km/h
Daylight
12 h
Cloud Cover
61%
Clear Sky Days
4
UV Index
5.2 — High
Dew Point
-3°C — Dry
Moon Phase
First Quarter · 46%
Snow Days
16 days · 39.3 cm
Frost Days
22 days

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

16°C 12°C 8°C 4°C 0°C -4°C -8°C -12°C 151015202531
High Low

Daily Precipitation

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Rainfall

Daily Sunshine

0h 3h 6h 9h 12h 151015202531
Sunshine

Daily Wind Speed

0 4 8 12 16 20 151015202531
Wind Speed
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:39
Daylight 11.9h
Sunset 19:34

What to Expect

Cold daytime highs of 7°C (45°F) mean shorter outdoor excursions with warming breaks. Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Wet weather can spread across much of the day, so it is best to keep outdoor plans flexible.

Recent yearly records for March have stayed close to the long-run average.

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
0°C / -8°C
Feels Like
-3°C / -12°C
Rain
11days (74 mm) Wet
Sun
6.5h Fair
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
3 Moderate
Snow Days
16days
February
Poor
Temp
2°C / -5°C
Feels Like
-1°C / -9°C
Rain
11days (70 mm) Wet
Sun
7.7h Good
Humidity
70% Muggy
UV
3.9 Moderate
Snow Days
16days
March
Poor
Temp
7°C / -2°C
Feels Like
5°C / -6°C
Rain
14days (74 mm) Wet
Sun
9.3h Good
Humidity
69% Muggy
UV
5.2 High
Snow Days
16days
April
Poor
Temp
14°C / 1°C
Feels Like
11°C / -2°C
Rain
11days (62 mm) Wet
Sun
10.8h Excellent
Humidity
61% Muggy
UV
6.6 High
Snow Days
10days
May
Good
Temp
20°C / 6°C
Feels Like
18°C / 3°C
Rain
12days (60 mm) Wet
Sun
12.1h Excellent
Humidity
58% Moderate
UV
7.5 Very High
Snow Days
5days
June best
Excellent
Temp
27°C / 12°C
Feels Like
26°C / 10°C
Rain
7days (27 mm) Good
Sun
13.5h Excellent
Humidity
45% Moderate
UV
8.1 Very High
July best
Excellent
Temp
33°C / 16°C
Feels Like
32°C / 16°C
Rain
4days (14 mm) Good
Sun
13.4h Excellent
Humidity
36% Comfortable
UV
8.3 Very High
August best
Excellent
Temp
31°C / 15°C
Feels Like
30°C / 14°C
Rain
7days (33 mm) Good
Sun
12.3h Excellent
Humidity
40% Comfortable
UV
7.5 Very High
September best
Excellent
Temp
26°C / 11°C
Feels Like
24°C / 9°C
Rain
6days (41 mm) Good
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
45% Moderate
UV
6.2 High
Snow Days
1days
October
Fair
Temp
17°C / 4°C
Feels Like
14°C / 1°C
Rain
8days (51 mm) Wet
Sun
9.1h Good
Humidity
55% Moderate
UV
4.5 Moderate
Snow Days
6days
November
Poor
Temp
8°C / -3°C
Feels Like
5°C / -6°C
Rain
9days (51 mm) Wet
Sun
7.3h Good
Humidity
65% Muggy
UV
3.1 Moderate
Snow Days
10days
December
Poor
Temp
2°C / -8°C
Feels Like
-1°C / -12°C
Rain
11days (68 mm) Wet
Sun
6.3h Fair
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
2.3 Moderate
Snow Days
16days
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 0°C / -8°C -3°C / -12°C 11days (74 mm) Wet 6.5h Fair 75% Muggy 3 Moderate Poor View Details
February 2°C / -5°C -1°C / -9°C 11days (70 mm) Wet 7.7h Good 70% Muggy 3.9 Moderate Poor View Details
March 7°C / -2°C 5°C / -6°C 14days (74 mm) Wet 9.3h Good 69% Muggy 5.2 High Poor View Details
April 14°C / 1°C 11°C / -2°C 11days (62 mm) Wet 10.8h Excellent 61% Muggy 6.6 High Poor View Details
May 20°C / 6°C 18°C / 3°C 12days (60 mm) Wet 12.1h Excellent 58% Moderate 7.5 Very High Good View Details
June best 27°C / 12°C 26°C / 10°C 7days (27 mm) Good 13.5h Excellent 45% Moderate 8.1 Very High Excellent View Details
July best 33°C / 16°C 32°C / 16°C 4days (14 mm) Good 13.4h Excellent 36% Comfortable 8.3 Very High Excellent View Details
August best 31°C / 15°C 30°C / 14°C 7days (33 mm) Good 12.3h Excellent 40% Comfortable 7.5 Very High Excellent View Details
September best 26°C / 11°C 24°C / 9°C 6days (41 mm) Good 10.9h Excellent 45% Moderate 6.2 High Excellent View Details
October 17°C / 4°C 14°C / 1°C 8days (51 mm) Wet 9.1h Good 55% Moderate 4.5 Moderate Fair View Details
November 8°C / -3°C 5°C / -6°C 9days (51 mm) Wet 7.3h Good 65% Muggy 3.1 Moderate Poor View Details
December 2°C / -8°C -1°C / -12°C 11days (68 mm) Wet 6.3h Fair 71% Muggy 2.3 Moderate Poor View Details

What to Wear

Full winter gear is a must — insulated coat, thermal base layers, warm hat, gloves, and waterproof boots.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Warm coatThermal base layersScarf & glovesUmbrellaWaterproof jacketWaterproof shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

March is typically poor for visiting Smithfield, with average highs of 7°C (45°F) and around 14 rainy days. Smithfield, United States in March has cold conditions, with highs averaging around 7.4°C (45°F). Rain falls on about 14
Smithfield typically sees around 14 rainy days in March with 74 mm (2.9 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Yes, nights in Smithfield during March are cold, averaging -2°C (28°F). Pack warm layers and a coat for evenings.
With highs of 7°C (45°F) and lows of -2°C (28°F) in March, we recommend: Warm coat, Thermal base layers, Scarf & gloves, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
March is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Smithfield. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Smithfield during March is 5 (moderate). Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended during midday hours.
Smithfield gets approximately 12 hours of daylight per day in March, with around 9 hours of sunshine.
Yes, Smithfield typically sees around 16 snow days in March with roughly 39 cm (15 in) of snowfall.

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