March weather forecast
Essex, MA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a cold month in Essex, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between max 41°F (5°C) and min 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Temperature

March's onset sees an average high-temperature of a still icy 41°F (5°C), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. Essex experiences a consistent average temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) throughout the nights in March.

Humidity

In Essex, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Essex, during March, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. In Essex, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.7 days and collects up to 9.69" (246mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Essex are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall in Essex is March, when snow falls for 4.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Essex is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Essex, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:08 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 in Essex is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Essex are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Essex in March?

In Essex, 41°F (5°C) is the average high-temperature and 31.8°F (-0.1°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Essex?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in Essex in March?

In Essex, Massachusetts, in March, during 9.4 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Essex?

March is the month with the most snowfall in Essex. Snow falls for 4.4 days and accumulates 0.94" (24mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March in Essex?

In March, in Essex, Massachusetts, it is snowing for 4.4 days. Throughout March, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Essex?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:08 pm EDT.

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

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

In Essex, Massachusetts, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Essex?

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 Essex?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Essex, MA

Average temperature in March - Essex, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Essex, MA

Average pressure in March - Essex, 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Essex, MA

Average wind speed in March - Essex, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Essex, MA

Average humidity in March - Essex, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

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Average rainfall in March
Essex, MA

Average rainfall in March - Essex, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in March
Essex, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Essex, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Essex, MA

Average snowfall in March - Essex, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Essex, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Essex, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 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
Essex, MA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Essex, MA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

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 54min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Essex, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Essex, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16 days).

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Average UV index in March
Essex, MA

Average UV index in March - Essex, 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
Essex, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Essex, 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 28).

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Average visibility in March
Essex, MA

Average visibility in March - Essex, 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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