March weather forecast
Wellesley, MA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Wellesley, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.5°F (6.4°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Temperature

Wellesley's transition into March brings a slight rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C) in February to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). In the month of March, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

In Wellesley, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

March is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.2 days and accumulates 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Wellesley, during March, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow. In Wellesley, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.5 days and aggregates up to 15.91" (404mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Wellesley, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:10 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 5.9h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 12.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Wellesley, in March, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Wellesley, during March, snow falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Wellesley, 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 6:19 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:10 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 Wellesley?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

When is 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 reading in March?

In Wellesley, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Wellesley, MA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Wellesley, MA

Average pressure in March - Wellesley, MA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Wellesley, MA

Average wind speed in March - Wellesley, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Wellesley, MA

Average humidity in March - Wellesley, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Wellesley, MA

Average rainfall in March - Wellesley, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.18").

Average rainfall days in March
Wellesley, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Wellesley, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Wellesley, MA

Average snowfall in March - Wellesley, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Wellesley, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Wellesley, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Wellesley, 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 August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Wellesley, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Wellesley, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Wellesley, MA

Average UV index in March - Wellesley, 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
Wellesley, MA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Wellesley, MA

Average visibility in March - Wellesley, MA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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