March weather forecast
Halifax, MA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a wintry month in Halifax, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

Halifax marks the onset of March with an average high-temperature of a still icy 42.6°F (5.9°C), a subtle shift from February's 37.4°F (3°C). Halifax registers a consistent average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Halifax, in March, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Halifax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.1 days and collects up to 13.94" (354mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) 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 5:34 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 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

The average sunshine in March in Halifax, Massachusetts, 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March translates into these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

Halifax in March has an average high-temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Halifax?

In Halifax, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March in Halifax?

In Halifax, in March, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Halifax have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:08 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

What are the months with 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 Halifax, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Halifax, MA

Average temperature in March - Halifax, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.4°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 (25.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Halifax, MA

Average pressure in March - Halifax, 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
Halifax, MA

Average wind speed in March - Halifax, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Halifax, MA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Halifax, MA

Average rainfall in March - Halifax, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in March
Halifax, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Halifax, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Halifax, MA

Average snowfall in March - Halifax, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Halifax, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Halifax, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.9 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, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Halifax, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Halifax, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Halifax, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Halifax, MA

Average UV index in March - Halifax, 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
Halifax, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Halifax, 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 30).

Average visibility in March
Halifax, MA

Average visibility in March - Halifax, 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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