March weather forecastArlington, MA
March
Weather in March
As the season transitions from winter to spring, the weather in Arlington, Massachusetts in March starts showing signs of warming up. Temperatures moderately increase from February, providing a gradual introduction to spring. It's worth noting that compared to February, March endures a lesser amount of 4.13" (105mm) of snowfall, shedding the winter look. For daylight hours, March stands out by adding an extra 1.4 hours from the previous month, paving the way for April. The weather becomes milder, but it still retains the crispiness of the tail end of winter.Temperature
With the transition into March, Arlington experiences a subtle uplift in average high-temperatures, adjusting from a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C) in February to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). In Arlington, March nights witness a steady temperature drop to a subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Arlington, Massachusetts, in March, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.8 rainfall days, and 27.36" (695mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Arlington, in March, during 6.8 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.6 snowfall days, and 17.8" (452mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Arlington, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Arlington, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:09 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 5.8h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Arlington, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Arlington, 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
Arlington, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Arlington, MA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Arlington, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").
Average rainfall days in March
Arlington, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Arlington, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 4.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Arlington, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Arlington, 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 48min
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 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Arlington, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Arlington, 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
Arlington, MA
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Arlington, 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).
