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 is characterized by a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from 32.4°F (0.2°C) in February to a still wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C). In Sheffield, March's nights observe an average temperature dip to a freezing cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sheffield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.8 days and collects up to 31.69" (805mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 10.5 days. Throughout March, 5.79" (147mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sheffield, Massachusetts, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.3 days and aggregates up to 29.17" (741mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:18 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 5.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following advice:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Average temperature in March
Sheffield, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 40.6°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 (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Sheffield, MA
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Sheffield, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Sheffield, MA
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Sheffield, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").
Average rainfall days in March
Sheffield, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Sheffield, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 5.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.89").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Sheffield, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sheffield, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Sheffield, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 12 days
The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Sheffield, MA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Sheffield, MA
- Average cloud cover in March: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in March
Sheffield, MA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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