March weather forecast
Duxbury, MA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a cold month in Duxbury, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 33.1°F (0.6°C).

Temperature

March observes an average high-temperature of a still cold 42.1°F (5.6°C), marking an insignificant difference from February's 37.6°F (3.1°C). Duxbury, in March, logs an average low-temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C), a subtle step down from daytime readings.

Humidity

March and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Duxbury, there are 120.2 rainfall days, and 12.24" (311mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Duxbury are January through April, November and December. In Duxbury, in March, during 3.9 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Duxbury, during the entire year, snow falls for 21 days and aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

The months with the coldest seawater are February and March, with an average ocean temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).
Note: In swimming situations, the extreme cold and danger can lead to fatality. Without the protection of insulated waterproof gear, hypothermia takes effect quickly.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:07 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 Duxbury, the average sunshine in March 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Duxbury, is 42.1°F (5.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 33.1°F (0.6°C).

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity are March and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Duxbury, during March, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Duxbury, during March, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

When is the ocean coldest?

February and March, with an average ocean temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C), are months with the coldest seawater in Duxbury, Massachusetts.

What is the ocean temperature in March?

In Duxbury, Massachusetts, the average seawater temperature in March is 38.8°F (3.8°C). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

What is the average length of the day 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 6:16 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:07 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 Duxbury, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Duxbury?

In Duxbury, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Duxbury, MA

Average temperature in March - Duxbury, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.1°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.1°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Duxbury, MA

Average pressure in March - Duxbury, MA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.02"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
Duxbury, MA

Average wind speed in March - Duxbury, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Duxbury, MA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Duxbury, MA

Average rainfall in March - Duxbury, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").

Average rainfall days in March
Duxbury, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Duxbury, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Duxbury, MA

Average snowfall in March - Duxbury, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Duxbury, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Duxbury, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Duxbury, MA

Average sea temperature in March - Duxbury, MA
  • Average sea temperature in March: 38.8°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.8°F).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Duxbury, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Duxbury, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Duxbury, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Duxbury, MA

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

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Duxbury, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Duxbury, 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 29).

Average visibility in March
Duxbury, MA

Average visibility in March - Duxbury, 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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