March weather forecast
Dedham, MA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Dedham, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March witnesses a small shift in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C) in February to a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C). Dedham experiences a consistent average temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) throughout the nights in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Dedham, in March, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dedham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.4 days and collects up to 28.39" (721mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. March is the month with the most snowfall in Dedham. Snow falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 5.24" (133mm) 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

In March, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Dedham during March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Dedham, records 43.7°F (6.5°C), while the low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Dedham, during March, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 5.24" (133mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In Dedham, during March, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dedham 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 Dedham, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in March in Dedham?

In Dedham, Massachusetts, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Dedham, MA

Average temperature in March - Dedham, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.7°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 (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.7°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 (21.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Dedham, MA

Average pressure in March - Dedham, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Dedham, MA

Average wind speed in March - Dedham, 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
Dedham, MA

Average humidity in March - Dedham, 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
Dedham, MA

Average rainfall in March - Dedham, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in March
Dedham, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Dedham, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dedham, MA

Average snowfall in March - Dedham, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dedham, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Dedham, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dedham, 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dedham, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Dedham, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Dedham, MA

Average UV index in March - Dedham, 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
Dedham, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Dedham, 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 33).

Average visibility in March
Dedham, MA

Average visibility in March - Dedham, 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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