March weather forecast
Massachusetts, USA

March heralds the onset of spring in Massachusetts, though the month exhibits a blend of wintry remnants and emerging warmer days. Early March still clings to winter's cold, with temperatures often ranging from 20°F in the colder regions to highs of 50°F during the occasional warmer afternoons, especially in the southeastern coastal areas.

In cities like Boston, the influence of the Atlantic Ocean becomes more apparent in March. Coastal regions and cities typically experience earlier spring-like conditions compared to the state's interior. In stark contrast, the western regions, including the Berkshire Hills, might still encounter sporadic snow showers, especially during the month's initial weeks.

As March progresses, snow gives way to rain, marking a shift in the form of precipitation. While snowfall becomes less frequent and diminishes in intensity, rainfall starts to increase, making the landscape come alive with the first signs of spring flora. The melting snow combined with these spring showers can sometimes lead to increased water levels in rivers and streams.

Daylight begins to play a more significant role in March, with days noticeably lengthening, providing a gentle reminder of the imminent summer. The sun gains strength, leading to a gradual warming trend as the month unfolds.

Navigating from March to April, Massachusetts experiences a more definitive break from winter. With April around the corner, the promise of consistent warmth and blooming landscapes becomes more palpable. While March serves as a transitional month, oscillating between two seasons, by its end, spring is unmistakably in full swing.

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• Boston - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Boston, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. The months with the lowest UV index in Boston are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Worcester - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Worcester, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Worcester in March, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.56" of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Springfield - March »
  The months with the most snowfall in Springfield are March and December, with an average 0.43" of accumulated snow. The months with the lowest UV index in Springfield are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Lowell - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Lowell, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Lowell?
• Cambridge - March »
  In Cambridge in March, during 3.8 snowfall days, 0.63" of snow is typically accumulated. In Cambridge in March, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 0.43" of accumulated precipitation.
• New Bedford - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in New Bedford, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. The months with the lowest UV index in New Bedford are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Brockton - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Brockton, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Brockton?
• Quincy - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Quincy and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. The month with the most snowfall in Quincy is March, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.83" of snow.
• Lynn - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Lynn, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. The months with the coldest seawater in Lynn are February and March, with an average ocean temperature of 38.8°F.
• Fall River - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Fall River, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Fall River, in March, during 5.2 snowfall days, 2.13" of snow is typically accumulated.
• Newton - March »
  In Newton, in March, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" of snow. In Newton, in March, during 4.5 snowfall days, 0.75" of snow is typically accumulated.
• Lawrence - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Lawrence, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Lawrence, Massachusetts, during March, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" of precipitation.