Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
Essex ushers in March with an average high-temperature of a still cold 41°F (5°C), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. March witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a subzero cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C).Humidity
In Essex, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Essex, in March, during 9.4 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Essex, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.7 days and collects up to 9.69" (246mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:08 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 Essex, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Essex, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 41°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Essex, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Essex, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 12.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Essex, MA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Essex, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in March
Essex, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Essex, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Essex, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Essex, MA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Essex, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16 days).
Average UV index in March
Essex, 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
Essex, 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 28).
Average visibility in March
Essex, 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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