March weather forecast
Harwich, MA

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Weather in March

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

Temperature

The average high-temperature during March registers at a still wintry 41°F (5°C), closely corresponding to the preceding month. Harwich observes a slightly reduced average nighttime temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) during March.

Humidity

In Harwich, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Harwich 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, 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 in Harwich 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Harwich 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?

In Harwich, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in Harwich in March?

In March, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout March, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Harwich in March?

In Harwich, during March, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Harwich have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Harwich?

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, in Harwich, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:04 pm EDT.

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

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 many hours of sunshine does Harwich have in March?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Harwich?

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Harwich?

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

Average temperature in March - Harwich, 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).

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Average pressure in March
Harwich, MA

Average pressure in March - Harwich, 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
Harwich, MA

Average wind speed in March - Harwich, 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).

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Average humidity in March
Harwich, MA

Average humidity in March - Harwich, 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%).

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Average rainfall in March
Harwich, MA

Average rainfall in March - Harwich, 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").

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Average rainfall days in March
Harwich, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Harwich, 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).

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Average snowfall in March
Harwich, MA

Average snowfall in March - Harwich, 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").

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Average snowfall days in March
Harwich, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Harwich, 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).

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

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

Average sunshine days in March - Harwich, 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).

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Average UV index in March
Harwich, MA

Average UV index in March - Harwich, 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
Harwich, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Harwich, 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
Harwich, MA

Average visibility in March - Harwich, 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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