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 minimal variation is noted in Orleans's average high-temperature at the onset of March, reaching a still icy 41.2°F (5.1°C) from February's 39°F (3.9°C). Orleans's March nights observe a minor shift from the daytime temperatures, resulting in an average dip to a still cold 35.6°F (2°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Orleans, in March, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 78.2 rainfall days, and 5.75" (146mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Orleans, Massachusetts. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.8 snowfall days, in March, Orleans aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.2 snowfall days, and 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:04 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 March, the average sunshine 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in March transforms into the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Orleans, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 41.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Orleans, MA
- Average pressure in March: 30.02"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
Orleans, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 17.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Orleans, MA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Orleans, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.87").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.28").
Average rainfall days in March
Orleans, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (8.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Orleans, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Orleans, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Orleans, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Orleans, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 22.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Orleans, MA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Orleans, MA
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Orleans, 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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