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
A slight uplift in the average high-temperature marks March, adjusting from February's 32.5°F (0.3°C) to a still cold 40.8°F (4.9°C). March brings an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) to New Salem.Humidity
In New Salem, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout March, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In New Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145 days and collects up to 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In New Salem, in March, during 9 snowfall days, 4.69" (119mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In New Salem, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.1 days and aggregates up to 25.75" (654mm) of snow.Daylight
In New Salem, Massachusetts, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:14 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 in New Salem is 5.8h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 in March translates into these instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure should always be prevented in babies, children, and those with sensitive skin. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
New Salem, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 40.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in March
New Salem, MA
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
New Salem, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in March
New Salem, MA
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in March
New Salem, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in March
New Salem, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
New Salem, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 4.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
New Salem, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
New Salem, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
New Salem, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13 days).
Average UV index in March
New Salem, MA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
New Salem, MA
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in March
New Salem, 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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