March weather forecast
Jamaica Plain, MA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.3°F (6.3°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

The onset of March marks a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C) in February to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). In the month of March, Jamaica Plain witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

In Jamaica Plain, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Jamaica Plain, during March, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 81.8 rainfall days, and 5.51" (140mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Jamaica Plain are January through May, November and December. In Jamaica Plain, during March, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.8 snowfall days, and 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:09 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 in Jamaica Plain is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Jamaica Plain are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in March translates into these instructions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. 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. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Jamaica Plain during March?

In Jamaica Plain, 43.3°F (6.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Jamaica Plain?

In Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How much does it rain in Jamaica Plain in March?

In Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, in March, during 6.8 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Jamaica Plain?

In Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, in March, during 3.8 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Jamaica Plain?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Jamaica Plain?

On the first day of March in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:09 pm EDT.

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

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 Jamaica Plain have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, is 5.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Jamaica Plain?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March in Jamaica Plain?

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

Average temperature in March - Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average pressure in March - Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"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
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average wind speed in March - Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in March
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average humidity in March - Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).

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Average rainfall in March
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average rainfall in March - Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.63").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").

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Average rainfall days in March
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average snowfall in March - Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Jamaica Plain, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Jamaica Plain, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average UV index in March - Jamaica Plain, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Jamaica Plain, 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 32).

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Average visibility in March
Jamaica Plain, MA

Average visibility in March - Jamaica Plain, 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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