March weather forecastGardner, MA

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also an icy month in Gardner, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

Gardner, Massachusetts, experiences a minor temperature shift with the start of March, with average high-temperatures moving from an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C) in February to a still wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C). The average temperature drops to a freezing cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C) during the night in the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Gardner is 78%.

Rainfall

In Gardner, in March, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 119.4 rainfall days, and 12.44" (316mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:13 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 5.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March leads to these instructions:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in March, in Gardner, is 40.6°F (4.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

In Gardner, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

In Gardner, during March, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.6 days and accumulates 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

In Gardner, during March, snow falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

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

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:13 pm EDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Gardner is 5.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Gardner, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Gardner, MA

  • Average high temperature in March: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Gardner, 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
Gardner, MA

  • Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Gardner, MA

  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Gardner, MA

  • Average rainfall in March: 0.91"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in March
Gardner, MA

  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Gardner, MA

  • Average snowfall in March: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Gardner, MA

  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gardner, 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 24min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Gardner, MA

  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Gardner, MA

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Gardner, MA

  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in March
Gardner, MA

  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).