March weather forecast
Canton, MA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Canton, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and max 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

The commencement of March sees a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 36.9°F (2.7°C) in February to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). The month of March records an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in Canton.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Canton is 74%.

Rainfall

In Canton, Massachusetts, in March, during 8.3 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Canton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.1 days and collects up to 7.13" (181mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall in Canton are March and December, with an average 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

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 5:35 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Canton, 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

In March, the average sunshine in Canton 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 in Canton, Massachusetts. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Canton?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Canton, Massachusetts, during March are 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Canton?

In Canton, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March in Canton?

In Canton, in March, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Canton?

The months with the most snowfall in Canton, Massachusetts, are March and December, with an average 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in Canton in March?

In Canton, Massachusetts, in March, during 4.8 snowfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Canton?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Canton?

On the first day of March in Canton, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:09 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Canton, Massachusetts, 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 Canton?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Canton?

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

How high is the UV index in March in Canton?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Canton, Massachusetts, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Canton, MA

Average temperature in March - Canton, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
Canton, MA

Average pressure in March - Canton, 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 (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Canton, MA

Average wind speed in March - Canton, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Canton, MA

Average humidity in March - Canton, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
Canton, MA

Average rainfall in March - Canton, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in March
Canton, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Canton, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Canton, MA

Average snowfall in March - Canton, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.91"

The months with the highest snowfall are March and December (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Canton, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Canton, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Canton, 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: 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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Canton, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Canton, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Canton, MA

Average UV index in March - Canton, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Canton, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Canton, 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 33).

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Average visibility in March
Canton, MA

Average visibility in March - Canton, 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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