March weather forecast
Dudley, MA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Dudley, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Temperature

A slight uplift of average high-temperatures is noted in March, with temperatures adjusting from 35.1°F (1.7°C) in February to a still cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). Dudley experiences a nighttime temperature average of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout March, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.1 rainfall days, and 31.26" (794mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are February and March, with an average 5.08" (129mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In Dudley, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:12 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

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and a low-temperature of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How much does it rain in Dudley in March?

In Dudley, in March, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are February and March, with an average 5.08" (129mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In Dudley, in March, during 9.1 snowfall days, 5.08" (129mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Dudley have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:12 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 Dudley have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.7h.

When is 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 March, the average daily maximum UV index in Dudley is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Dudley, MA

Average temperature in March - Dudley, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.4°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 (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Dudley, MA

Average pressure in March - Dudley, MA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"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
Dudley, MA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Dudley, MA

Average humidity in March - Dudley, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Dudley, MA

Average rainfall in March - Dudley, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in March
Dudley, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Dudley, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dudley, MA

Average snowfall in March - Dudley, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.08"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dudley, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Dudley, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dudley, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dudley, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Dudley, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Dudley, MA

Average UV index in March - Dudley, MA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Dudley, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Dudley, 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 37).

Average visibility in March
Dudley, MA

Average visibility in March - Dudley, MA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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