March weather forecast
Needham Heights, MA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Needham Heights, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.3°F (6.3°C) and an average low of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

March's arrival sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's cold 36.3°F (2.4°C) to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). In Needham Heights, March nights witness a steady temperature drop to a subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

In Needham Heights, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout March, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Needham Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.9 days and collects up to 5.87" (149mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Needham Heights, in March, during 4.5 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Needham Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.8 days and aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Needham Heights, Massachusetts, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:10 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 Needham Heights, the average sunshine in March 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following instructions:
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. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

Needham Heights in March has an average high-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Needham Heights, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Needham Heights, in March, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout March, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:10 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.

When is the lowest UV index in Needham Heights?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Needham Heights, MA

Average temperature in March - Needham Heights, 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 (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Needham Heights, MA

Average pressure in March - Needham Heights, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Needham Heights, MA

Average wind speed in March - Needham Heights, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Needham Heights, MA

Average humidity in March - Needham Heights, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Needham Heights, MA

Average rainfall in March - Needham Heights, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Needham Heights, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Needham Heights, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Needham Heights, MA

Average snowfall in March - Needham Heights, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Needham Heights, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Needham Heights, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Needham Heights, MA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Needham Heights, 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
Needham Heights, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Needham Heights, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Needham Heights, MA

Average UV index in March - Needham Heights, 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
Needham Heights, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Needham Heights, 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
Needham Heights, MA

Average visibility in March - Needham Heights, 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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