March weather forecast
Chestnut Hill, MA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of March introduces a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, nudging from a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C) in February to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). March generally records an average low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Chestnut Hill, in March, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Chestnut Hill, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.9 days and collects up to 5.87" (149mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Chestnut Hill, during March, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Chestnut Hill, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.8 days and aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

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 5:35 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

The average sunshine in March 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C) and a low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout March, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Chestnut Hill in March?

In Chestnut Hill, in March, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Chestnut Hill have in March?

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 6:18 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In Chestnut Hill, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

What are the months 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.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Chestnut Hill, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average temperature in March - Chestnut Hill, 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 (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average pressure in March - Chestnut Hill, MA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average wind speed in March - Chestnut Hill, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average humidity in March - Chestnut Hill, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

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

Average rainfall in March
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average rainfall in March - Chestnut Hill, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Chestnut Hill, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average snowfall in March - Chestnut Hill, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Chestnut Hill, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Chestnut Hill, 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
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Chestnut Hill, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average UV index in March - Chestnut Hill, 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
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Chestnut Hill, 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
Chestnut Hill, MA

Average visibility in March - Chestnut Hill, 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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