March weather forecast
Belchertown, MA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Belchertown, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

March brings a slight rise in Belchertown's average high-temperature, moving from 34°F (1.1°C) in February to a still cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). Belchertown in March anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Belchertown, during March, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. In Belchertown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.5 days and collects up to 28.86" (733mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout March, 4.92" (125mm) of snow is accumulated. In Belchertown, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.1 days and aggregates up to 21.65" (550mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Belchertown, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:14 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 5.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Belchertown, in March, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Belchertown, in March, during 8.6 snowfall days, 4.92" (125mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Belchertown, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:14 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Belchertown, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Belchertown, MA

Average temperature in March - Belchertown, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Belchertown, MA

Average pressure in March - Belchertown, MA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Belchertown, MA

Average wind speed in March - Belchertown, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Belchertown, MA

Average humidity in March - Belchertown, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Belchertown, MA

Average rainfall in March - Belchertown, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in March
Belchertown, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Belchertown, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Belchertown, MA

Average snowfall in March - Belchertown, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.92"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Belchertown, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Belchertown, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Belchertown, MA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Belchertown, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Belchertown, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Belchertown, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and June (12.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Belchertown, MA

Average UV index in March - Belchertown, 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
Belchertown, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Belchertown, MA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Belchertown, MA

Average visibility in March - Belchertown, MA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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