March weather forecast
Sunderland, MA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Sunderland, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 32.7°F (0.4°C) in February to a still icy 41.2°F (5.1°C). Sunderland experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) during March nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Sunderland, in March, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sunderland, Massachusetts, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.7 days and collects up to 28.9" (734mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout March, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 38.7 snowfall days, and 23.07" (586mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:15 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 Sunderland, the average sunshine in March is 5.9h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

Sunderland in March has an average high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How much does it rain in Sunderland in March?

In Sunderland, in March, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Sunderland, in March, during 8.3 snowfall days, 3.78" (96mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:15 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 Sunderland have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

What is the month with 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?

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

Average temperature in March - Sunderland, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.2°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 (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Sunderland, MA

Average pressure in March - Sunderland, 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
Sunderland, MA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Sunderland, MA

Average humidity in March - Sunderland, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Sunderland, MA

Average rainfall in March - Sunderland, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in March
Sunderland, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Sunderland, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sunderland, MA

Average snowfall in March - Sunderland, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.78"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Sunderland, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Sunderland, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sunderland, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sunderland, MA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Sunderland, MA

Average UV index in March - Sunderland, MA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Sunderland, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Sunderland, MA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Sunderland, MA

Average visibility in March - Sunderland, 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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