Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March's arrival brings a slight change in high-temperatures, adjusting from a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C) in February to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). March is noted for a mean low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Cambridge, in March, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 81.8 rainfall days, and 5.51" (140mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Cambridge, in March, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Cambridge, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.8 days and aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.Daylight
In Cambridge, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:09 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.
Sunshine
In March, the average sunshine is 5.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Cambridge, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Cambridge, MA
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Cambridge, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in March
Cambridge, MA
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Cambridge, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.63").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").
Average rainfall days in March
Cambridge, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Cambridge, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Cambridge, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cambridge, MA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Cambridge, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 20.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Cambridge, MA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Cambridge, MA
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Cambridge, MA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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