March weather forecast
West Harwich, MA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in West Harwich, is also an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.6°F (2°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a still icy 41.4°F (5.2°C) from February's 38.8°F (3.8°C). Nights in March showcase an average temperature of 35.6°F (2°C), slightly cooler than the daytime.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In West Harwich, in March, during 9.9 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In West Harwich, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129 days and collects up to 14.21" (361mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April and December are months with snowfall. In West Harwich, Massachusetts, in March, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.8 snowfall days, and 2.6" (66mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In West Harwich, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:05 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 6h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C) and a low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In West Harwich, in March, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In West Harwich, during March, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does West Harwich have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:05 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in West Harwich, 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 West Harwich have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in West Harwich is 6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in March
West Harwich, MA

Average temperature in March - West Harwich, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in March
West Harwich, MA

Average pressure in March - West Harwich, MA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.02"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
West Harwich, MA

Average wind speed in March - West Harwich, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 16.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9mph).

Average humidity in March
West Harwich, MA

Average humidity in March - West Harwich, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in March
West Harwich, MA

Average rainfall in March - West Harwich, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.94").

Average rainfall days in March
West Harwich, MA

Average rainfall days in March - West Harwich, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
West Harwich, MA

Average snowfall in March - West Harwich, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
West Harwich, MA

Average snowfall days in March - West Harwich, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
West Harwich, MA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - West Harwich, 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: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
West Harwich, MA

Average sunshine days in March - West Harwich, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.3 days).

Average UV index in March
West Harwich, MA

Average UV index in March - West Harwich, MA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
West Harwich, MA

Average cloud cover in March - West Harwich, MA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
West Harwich, MA

Average visibility in March - West Harwich, 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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