March weather forecast
Harwich Port, MA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also an icy month in Harwich Port, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

An average high-temperature of a still cold 41°F (5°C) marks March, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in February. With a barely noticeable fluctuation in temperature, Harwich Port reaches an average low of 35.4°F (1.9°C) during the March nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Harwich Port, during March, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation. In Harwich Port, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.4 days and collects up to 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Harwich Port, Massachusetts, during March, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.8 snowfall days, and 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

With an average ocean temperature of 39°F (3.9°C), March is the month with the coldest seawater.
Note: During swimming, this state is an instant threat to life. Breathing is uncontrollable, and coherent thought processes nearly vanish. A specialized swimsuit is crucial to minimize thermal dissipation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Harwich Port, sunrise is at 6:23 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

The average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 41°F (5°C) and a low-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Harwich Port?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Harwich Port, in March, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Harwich Port, in March, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

What month is the ocean coldest?

With an average ocean temperature of 39°F (3.9°C), March is the month with the coldest seawater.

What is the water temperature in March?

In Harwich Port, the average seawater temperature in March is 39°F (3.9°C). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

How many hours of daylight does Harwich Port have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:04 pm EDT.

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

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.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In Harwich Port, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Harwich Port is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Harwich Port, MA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.6°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Harwich Port, MA

Average pressure in March - Harwich Port, 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).

Average wind speed in March
Harwich Port, MA

Average wind speed in March - Harwich Port, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 17.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Harwich Port, MA

Average humidity in March - Harwich Port, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

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

Average rainfall in March
Harwich Port, MA

Average rainfall in March - Harwich Port, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.46").

Average rainfall days in March
Harwich Port, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Harwich Port, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Harwich Port, MA

Average snowfall in March - Harwich Port, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.91"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Harwich Port, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Harwich Port, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Harwich Port, MA

Average sea temperature in March - Harwich Port, MA
  • Average sea temperature in March: 39°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (39°F).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Harwich Port, MA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Harwich Port, 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).

Average sunshine days in March
Harwich Port, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Harwich Port, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (13 days).

Average UV index in March
Harwich Port, MA

Average UV index in March - Harwich Port, 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).

Average cloud cover in March
Harwich Port, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Harwich Port, 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).

Average visibility in March
Harwich Port, MA

Average visibility in March - Harwich Port, 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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