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
March brings a slight elevation in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's cold 32.4°F (0.2°C) to a still icy 40.6°F (4.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) is observed in Housatonic during March.Humidity
In Housatonic, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In Housatonic, during March, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.8 rainfall days, and 31.69" (805mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Housatonic, during March, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.79" (147mm) of snow. In Housatonic, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.3 days and aggregates up to 29.17" (741mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:18 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 5.6h.UV index
In Housatonic, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in March leads to these recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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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?
How many hours of daylight does Housatonic have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How many hours of sunshine does Housatonic have in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March?
Average temperature in March
Housatonic, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 40.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Housatonic, MA
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Housatonic, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Housatonic, MA
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Housatonic, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").
Average rainfall days in March
Housatonic, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Housatonic, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 5.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.89").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Housatonic, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Housatonic, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Housatonic, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 12 days
The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Housatonic, MA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Housatonic, MA
- Average cloud cover in March: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in March
Housatonic, MA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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