March weather forecast
Ipswich, MA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Ipswich, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

Transitioning from February to March, Ipswich observes an average high-temperature of a still icy 41°F (5°C), differing subtly from the previous month. The average temperature during March nights is registered at a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Ipswich, in March, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ipswich, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.7 days and collects up to 9.69" (246mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ipswich are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 4.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Ipswich, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Ipswich, 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 Ipswich, Massachusetts, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In Ipswich, in March, the average high-temperature is 41°F (5°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Ipswich?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout March, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 4.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Ipswich, in March, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ipswich have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Ipswich?

In March, on the first day of the month, 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.

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 is the month 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 Ipswich, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Ipswich, MA

Average temperature in March - Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, MA

Average pressure in March - Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, MA

Average wind speed in March - Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, MA

Average humidity in March - Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, MA

Average rainfall in March - Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, MA

Average snowfall in March - Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, MA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, MA

Average UV index in March - Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Ipswich, 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
Ipswich, MA

Average visibility in March - Ipswich, 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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