March weather forecastGroton, MA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is also an icy month in Groton, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.3°F (5.7°C) and min 27.5°F (-2.5°C).Temperature
Groton's transition into March is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from 34.7°F (1.5°C) in February to a still cold 42.3°F (5.7°C). During March, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C).Humidity
In Groton, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In Groton, in March, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.2 rainfall days, and 26.97" (685mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 7.6 days. Throughout March, 4.76" (121mm) of snow is accumulated. In Groton, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.6 days and aggregates up to 22.99" (584mm) 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 6:20 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:11 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 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Groton, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 42.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Groton, 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
Groton, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Groton, MA
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Groton, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").
Average rainfall days in March
Groton, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Groton, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 4.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.3").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Groton, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Groton, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Groton, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Groton, 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
Groton, 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 34).
Average visibility in March
Groton, MA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
