March weather forecast
Oxford, MA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Oxford, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and an average high of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature mildly increases in March, edging from a wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C) in February to a still icy 42.4°F (5.8°C). During March, the nighttime temperature averages of 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout March, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.1 rainfall days, and 31.26" (794mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall are February and March, with an average 5.08" (129mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Oxford is 11h and 58min.
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 March, 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

January through March, November and 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Oxford, is 42.4°F (5.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 28.2°F (-2.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Oxford, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Oxford, during March, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall are February and March, with an average 5.08" (129mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In Oxford, in March, snow falls for 9.1 days, with typically accumulated 5.08" (129mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Oxford?

In March, the average day length 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 Oxford, 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 Oxford, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.7h.

What are the months with 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 Oxford, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Oxford, MA

Average temperature in March - Oxford, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.2°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 (19.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Oxford, MA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Oxford, MA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Oxford, MA

Average humidity in March - Oxford, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

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

Average rainfall in March
Oxford, MA

Average rainfall in March - Oxford, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in March
Oxford, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Oxford, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Oxford, MA

Average snowfall in March - Oxford, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.08"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Oxford, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Oxford, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Oxford, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Oxford, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Oxford, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Oxford, MA

Average UV index in March - Oxford, MA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Oxford, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Oxford, 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 37).

Average visibility in March
Oxford, MA

Average visibility in March - Oxford, MA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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