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 sea temperature 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
The commencement of March records an average high-temperature of a still cold 40.5°F (4.7°C), barely varying from February's 36.1°F (2.3°C). Gloucester registers a steady nighttime temperature averaging a still cold 32.5°F (0.3°C) throughout March.Humidity
In Gloucester, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In March, in Gloucester, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout March, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gloucester, there are 150.9 rainfall days, and 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Gloucester, during March, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow. In Gloucester, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.4 days and aggregates up to 9.17" (233mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
With an average ocean temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C), March is the month with the coldest seawater.Note: In the activity of swimming, this state poses an instant danger to life. Breathing control is completely lost, impeding any form of clear thinking. Employing a specialized swimsuit is crucial to minimize thermal loss.
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 5:32 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
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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 during March leads to these advisories:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
How cold does it get in March?
What is the average humidity in March?
How much does it rain in March?
How many days does it snow in March?
What month is the ocean coldest?
How cold is the water in March?
How many hours of daylight does Gloucester have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Gloucester?
How many hours of sunshine does Gloucester have in March?
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in March?
Average temperature in March
Gloucester, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 40.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Gloucester, 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
Gloucester, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 14mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Gloucester, MA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Gloucester, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in March
Gloucester, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Gloucester, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Gloucester, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Gloucester, MA
- Average sea temperature in March: 38.8°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.8°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gloucester, 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 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Gloucester, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Gloucester, 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
Gloucester, 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 27).
Average visibility in March
Gloucester, 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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