March weather forecast
East Orleans, MA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a wintry month in East Orleans, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.2°F (5.1°C) and 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

March reports an average high-temperature of a still wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C), slightly varied from February's 39°F (3.9°C). An average low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) is witnessed throughout the month of March, a mere drop from the daytime peak.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In East Orleans, Massachusetts, during March, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. In East Orleans, during the entire year, the rain falls for 78.2 days and collects up to 5.75" (146mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows in East Orleans. During 2.8 snowfall days, in March, East Orleans aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In East Orleans, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.2 days and aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:04 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 East Orleans, 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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in East Orleans?

In March, in East Orleans, the average high-temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in East Orleans?

In East Orleans, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in East Orleans in March?

In East Orleans, Massachusetts, during March, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in East Orleans?

March is the last month it regularly snows in East Orleans. During 2.8 snowfall days, in March, East Orleans aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in East Orleans?

In March, the average day length in East Orleans, Massachusetts, is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in East Orleans?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:04 pm EDT.

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

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

In East Orleans, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in East Orleans?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March in East Orleans?

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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
East Orleans, MA

Average temperature in March - East Orleans, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
East Orleans, MA

Average pressure in March - East Orleans, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
East Orleans, MA

Average wind speed in March - East Orleans, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 17.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.4mph).

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Average humidity in March
East Orleans, MA

Average humidity in March - East Orleans, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
East Orleans, MA

Average rainfall in March - East Orleans, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.87").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in March
East Orleans, MA

Average rainfall days in March - East Orleans, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (8.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
East Orleans, MA

Average snowfall in March - East Orleans, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
East Orleans, MA

Average snowfall days in March - East Orleans, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
East Orleans, MA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - East Orleans, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in March
East Orleans, MA

Average sunshine days in March - East Orleans, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
East Orleans, MA

Average UV index in March - East Orleans, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
East Orleans, MA

Average cloud cover in March - East Orleans, MA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in March
East Orleans, MA

Average visibility in March - East Orleans, 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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