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Woonsocket Weather in March

Woonsocket in March

The short of it: Woonsocket in March averages a high of 8 °C (46 °F) and a low of -4 °C (26 °F), with 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain and about 11 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 46° · low 26° · rain 4.6 in. · daylight 11 h 49 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & June

March in Woonsocket brings afternoons near 46° and nights around 26°, with about 4.6 in. of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against February, to near 46°; nights run about 26°. Wet spells are common — about 4.6 in., the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 49 min in mid-March, 77 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and June.

Against its neighbours, Woonsocket runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Cumberland, 5 mi to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

March in Woonsocket, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus February
8° warmer, 1.1 in. more rain
Versus April
12° colder
Day–night spread
20°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 49 min
Average wind
10 mph

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CumberlandRhode Island5 mi ESE46°26°4.8 in.
FranklinMassachusetts8 mi NE46°26°4.7 in.
North ProvidenceRhode Island11 mi SSE47°27°4.8 in.
PawtucketRhode Island11 mi SE47°28°4.8 in.
AttleboroMassachusetts12 mi ESE47°28°5.0 in.
ProvidenceRhode Island13 mi SSE48°29°4.8 in.
East ProvidenceRhode Island15 mi SSE48°29°4.9 in.
CranstonRhode Island16 mi SSE48°29°4.9 in.

The Almanac · Woonsocket Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Highs rise 8° against February, to near 46°; nights run about 26°. Wet spells are common — about 4.6 in., the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Woonsocket by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January37°17°3.6 in.9 mph9 h 26 min✦
February38°18°3.5 in.9 mph10 h 31 min✦
March46°26°4.6 in.10 mph11 h 49 min✦
April58°36°4.1 in.9 mph13 h 18 min✦✦
May68°46°3.2 in.8 mph14 h 33 min✦✦✦
June77°55°4.0 in.7 mph15 h 13 min✦✦✦
July83°61°3.8 in.7 mph14 h 57 min✦✦✦
August82°61°4.1 in.6 mph13 h 52 min✦✦✦
September75°53°3.7 in.7 mph12 h 25 min✦✦✦
October64°41°4.6 in.8 mph10 h 59 min✦✦✦
November53°33°4.3 in.8 mph9 h 44 min✦✦
December43°24°4.7 in.9 mph9 h 8 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Woonsocket in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Woonsocket in March?

Days average 8 °C (46 °F) and nights -4 °C (26 °F), with about 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against February, to near 46°; nights run about 26°. Wet spells are common — about 4.6 in., the 2nd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Woonsocket?

The Almanac gives March 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and June.

How long are the days in Woonsocket in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 49 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 8 min in December to 15 h 13 min in June.

Does it snow in Woonsocket in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Woonsocket in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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