March weather forecast
Jamaica Plain, MA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and max 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C) in February to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). In Jamaica Plain, the average temperature during the nights of March drops to a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Jamaica Plain, in March, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 81.8 rainfall days, and 5.51" (140mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In March, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout March, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated. In Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.8 days and aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:09 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 5.8h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

In March, in Jamaica Plain, the average high-temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March in Jamaica Plain is 74%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, in March, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Jamaica Plain, in March, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Jamaica Plain have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:09 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?

In March, the average sunshine duration 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.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Jamaica Plain, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average temperature in March - Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average pressure in March - Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"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
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average wind speed in March - Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average humidity in March - Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average rainfall in March - Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.63").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").

Average rainfall days in March
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average snowfall in March - Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Jamaica Plain, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average UV index in March - Jamaica Plain, 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
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Jamaica Plain, 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 32).

Average visibility in March
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average visibility in March - Jamaica Plain, 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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