March weather forecast
Rochdale, MA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also an icy month in Rochdale, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

Rochdale experiences a minor temperature shift with the start of March, with average high-temperatures moving from a wintry 33.8°F (1°C) in February to a still cold 41.5°F (5.3°C). Rochdale, in March, experiences an average temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) at night.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Rochdale, in March, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 147.4 rainfall days, and 29.76" (756mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Rochdale, in March, during 8.4 snowfall days, 5.31" (135mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Rochdale, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.9 days and aggregates up to 23.82" (605mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, 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.
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

January through March, October through 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 radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

In Rochdale, 41.5°F (5.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.1°F (-2.7°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March in Rochdale is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Rochdale, during March, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Rochdale, during March, snow falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.31" (135mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

When 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, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Rochdale have in March?

In Rochdale, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in Rochdale?

January through March, October through 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 Rochdale, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Rochdale, MA

Average temperature in March - Rochdale, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.1°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 (18.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Rochdale, MA

Average pressure in March - Rochdale, MA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"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
Rochdale, MA

Average wind speed in March - Rochdale, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Rochdale, MA

Average humidity in March - Rochdale, 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
Rochdale, MA

Average rainfall in March - Rochdale, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.56"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in March
Rochdale, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Rochdale, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rochdale, MA

Average snowfall in March - Rochdale, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Rochdale, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Rochdale, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rochdale, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rochdale, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Rochdale, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Rochdale, MA

Average UV index in March - Rochdale, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Rochdale, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Rochdale, 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
Rochdale, MA

Average visibility in March - Rochdale, MA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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