March weather forecast
Rockland, MA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Rockland, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

In Rockland, the average high-temperature in March slightly increases from an icy 37.4°F (3°C) in February to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). During March, Rockland's temperature averages to a subzero cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) at night.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Rockland, during March, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.9 rainfall days, and 28.62" (727mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Rockland, during March, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow. In Rockland, during the entire year, snow falls for 31 days and aggregates up to 14.88" (378mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Rockland, Massachusetts, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:08 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 Rockland, the average sunshine in March is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Rockland are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in March leads to these recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

Rockland in March has an average high-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Rockland, in March, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Rockland, in March, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Rockland, 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 6:17 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:08 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In Rockland, Massachusetts, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.6h.

What is the month 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 intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Rockland, MA

Average temperature in March - Rockland, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Rockland, MA

Average pressure in March - Rockland, MA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"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
Rockland, MA

Average wind speed in March - Rockland, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Rockland, MA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, June, September and October (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Rockland, MA

Average rainfall in March - Rockland, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in March
Rockland, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Rockland, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rockland, MA

Average snowfall in March - Rockland, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Rockland, MA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Rockland, MA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rockland, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rockland, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Rockland, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 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
Rockland, MA

Average UV index in March - Rockland, 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
Rockland, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Rockland, 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 31).

Average visibility in March
Rockland, MA

Average visibility in March - Rockland, 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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