March weather forecast
Shutesbury, MA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a wintry month in Shutesbury, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

March's arrival coincides with a subtle temperature rise, moving from February's wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C) to a still icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). March nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout March, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shutesbury, Massachusetts, there are 144.7 rainfall days, and 27.56" (700mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Shutesbury. In Shutesbury, in March, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.57" (116mm) of snow. In Shutesbury, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.3 days and aggregates up to 23.66" (601mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:14 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 Shutesbury, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

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 rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Shutesbury, is 41.5°F (5.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Shutesbury, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Shutesbury, in March, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Shutesbury, during March, snow falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Shutesbury have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Shutesbury, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:39 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:14 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Shutesbury, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Shutesbury, MA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Shutesbury, MA

Average pressure in March - Shutesbury, MA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Shutesbury, MA

Average wind speed in March - Shutesbury, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Shutesbury, MA

Average humidity in March - Shutesbury, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Shutesbury, MA

Average rainfall in March - Shutesbury, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in March
Shutesbury, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Shutesbury, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Shutesbury, MA

Average snowfall in March - Shutesbury, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Shutesbury, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Shutesbury, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Shutesbury, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Shutesbury, MA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Shutesbury, MA

Average UV index in March - Shutesbury, 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
Shutesbury, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Shutesbury, MA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Shutesbury, MA

Average visibility in March - Shutesbury, 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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