March weather forecast
Leicester, MA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also an icy month in Leicester, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and max 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

March's onset is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from an icy 33.6°F (0.9°C) in February to a still cold 41.9°F (5.5°C). Leicester records an average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout March, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.1 rainfall days, and 28.94" (735mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Leicester, in March, during 8.5 snowfall days, 5.24" (133mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Leicester, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.9 days and aggregates up to 24.45" (621mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:12 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 5.7h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and a low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Leicester, during March, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Leicester, during March, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:12 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Leicester, 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 5.7h.

When is 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 March, the average daily maximum UV index in Leicester is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Leicester, MA

Average temperature in March - Leicester, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Leicester, MA

Average pressure in March - Leicester, MA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Leicester, MA

Average wind speed in March - Leicester, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Leicester, MA

Average humidity in March - Leicester, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Leicester, MA

Average rainfall in March - Leicester, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in March
Leicester, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Leicester, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Leicester, MA

Average snowfall in March - Leicester, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Leicester, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Leicester, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Leicester, 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: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Leicester, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Leicester, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Leicester, MA

Average UV index in March - Leicester, 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
Leicester, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Leicester, MA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in March
Leicester, MA

Average visibility in March - Leicester, MA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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