March weather forecast
Plainville, MA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Plainville, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and max 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

Plainville's weather in March shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from February's icy 37.6°F (3.1°C) to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). In March, Plainville experiences an average nighttime temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

In Plainville, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout March, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.9 rainfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 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 March, the average sunshine 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Plainville, is 44.2°F (6.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Plainville, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Plainville, during March, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In Plainville, during March, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 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 in Plainville, 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.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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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
Plainville, MA

Average temperature in March - Plainville, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°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 (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Plainville, MA

Average pressure in March - Plainville, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Plainville, MA

Average wind speed in March - Plainville, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Plainville, MA

Average humidity in March - Plainville, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June, September and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Plainville, MA

Average rainfall in March - Plainville, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in March
Plainville, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Plainville, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Plainville, MA

Average snowfall in March - Plainville, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Plainville, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Plainville, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Plainville, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Plainville, MA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Plainville, MA

Average UV index in March - Plainville, 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
Plainville, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Plainville, 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 34).

Average visibility in March
Plainville, MA

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

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

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