Weather in March
March heralds the onset of spring in
Massachusetts, though the month exhibits a blend of wintry remnants and emerging warmer days. Early March still clings to winter's cold, with temperatures often ranging from 20°F (-6.7°C) in the colder regions to highs of 50°F (10°C) during the occasional warmer afternoons, especially in the southeastern coastal areas.
In cities like Boston, the influence of the Atlantic Ocean becomes more apparent in March. Coastal regions and cities typically experience earlier spring-like conditions compared to the state's interior. In stark contrast, the western regions, including the Berkshire Hills, might still encounter sporadic snow showers, especially during the month's initial weeks.
As March progresses, snow gives way to rain, marking a shift in the form of precipitation. While snowfall becomes less frequent and diminishes in intensity, rainfall starts to increase, making the landscape come alive with the first signs of spring flora. The melting snow combined with these spring showers can sometimes lead to increased water levels in rivers and streams.
Daylight begins to play a more significant role in March, with days noticeably lengthening, providing a gentle reminder of the imminent summer. The sun gains strength, leading to a gradual warming trend as the month unfolds.
Navigating from March to
April, Massachusetts experiences a more definitive break from winter. With April around the corner, the promise of consistent warmth and blooming landscapes becomes more palpable. While March serves as a transitional month, oscillating between two seasons, by its end, spring is unmistakably in full swing.
- Boston - March »
On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. The months with the most rainfall are March, April and December, with an average 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. - Worcester - March »
On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Worcester, Massachusetts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Worcester, in March, during 8.5 snowfall days, 5.24" (133mm) of snow is typically accumulated. - Springfield - March »
On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Springfield and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Springfield during March, snow falls for 3.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow. - Lowell - March »
On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Lowell and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Lowell in March, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.45" (113mm) of snow. - Cambridge - March »
On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Cambridge, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Cambridge, Massachusetts, during March, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. - New Bedford - March »
On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. The months with the lowest humidity in New Bedford are March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%. - Brockton - March »
The months with the lowest UV index in Brockton are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Brockton? - Quincy - March »
The month with the most snowfall in Quincy, Massachusetts, is March, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In Quincy, in March, during 4.3 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated. - Lynn - March »
On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Lynn, Massachusetts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. February and March, with an average ocean temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C), are months with the coldest seawater in Lynn, Massachusetts. - Fall River - March »
The month with the most snowfall in Fall River is March, when snow falls for 5.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow. On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Fall River, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. - Newton - March »
On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Newton, Massachusetts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. The months with the lowest UV index in Newton, Massachusetts, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. - Lawrence - March »
On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Lawrence, Massachusetts, in March, during 12.3 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.