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
The start of March brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from February's 33.3°F (0.7°C) to a still cold 40.6°F (4.8°C). In the month of March, the average low-temperature usually rests at a subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Princeton, in March, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Princeton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.4 days and collects up to 12.44" (316mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 8.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST. On the last day of the month, 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
In March, the average sunshine is 5.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Princeton, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 40.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Princeton, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Princeton, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Princeton, MA
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Princeton, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.91"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").
Average rainfall days in March
Princeton, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Princeton, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Princeton, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Princeton, 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 2min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Princeton, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Princeton, 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
Princeton, MA
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in March
Princeton, MA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
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