March weather forecast
Braintree, MA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Braintree, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.3°F (6.3°C) and 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

Temperature

March's arrival coincides with a subtle temperature rise, moving from February's icy 37.2°F (2.9°C) to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). Braintree reports a consistent average low-temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C) throughout March nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Braintree, in March, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 89.5 rainfall days, and 6.61" (168mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Braintree are January through May, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Braintree, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Braintree, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 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

The average sunshine in March is 5.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Braintree. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Braintree, is 43.3°F (6.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.9°F (-0.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in Braintree is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout March, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout March, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Braintree have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Braintree, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:09 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 many hours of sunshine does Braintree have in March?

In Braintree, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Braintree?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March?

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

Average temperature in March
Braintree, MA

Average temperature in March - Braintree, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Braintree, MA

Average pressure in March - Braintree, 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
Braintree, MA

Average wind speed in March - Braintree, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Braintree, MA

Average humidity in March - Braintree, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Braintree, MA

Average rainfall in March - Braintree, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.31").

Average rainfall days in March
Braintree, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Braintree, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Braintree, MA

Average snowfall in March - Braintree, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Braintree, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Braintree, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Braintree, MA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Braintree, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Braintree, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Braintree, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (17.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Braintree, MA

Average UV index in March - Braintree, 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
Braintree, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Braintree, MA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Braintree, MA

Average visibility in March - Braintree, 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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