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
Observing a minor shift, the average high-temperature during March adjusts from February's freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). Northfield reports a consistent average low-temperature of 25°F (-3.9°C) throughout March nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.7 rainfall days, and 27.2" (691mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Northfield, during March, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43.8 snowfall days, and 27.28" (693mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Northfield, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:15 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 6h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Northfield, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 40.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Northfield, 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
Northfield, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 7.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in March
Northfield, MA
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Northfield, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in March
Northfield, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Northfield, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 4.41"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Northfield, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Northfield, 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: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Northfield, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.1 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Northfield, MA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Northfield, MA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
Northfield, MA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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