March weather forecast
Leominster, MA

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Weather in March

March breaks away from the harsh winter months, inviting milder temperatures and longer daylight hours. It is a month of transition in Leominster, transforming the environment slowly but surely towards spring. The snow starts to retreat, making way for rain that prepares the ground for spring blossoms. However, temperatures remain cold, fluctuating between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C). Days start to stretch, promising brighter times ahead.

Temperature

Leominster observes a slight ascent in average high-temperatures during March, adjusting from a cold 33.8°F (1°C) in February to a still wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). An average temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) is recorded in Leominster during the nights in March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout March, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Leominster, Massachusetts, there are 148.5 rainfall days, and 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Leominster. In Leominster, during March, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Leominster, there are 38.8 snowfall days, and 24.61" (625mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Leominster is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Leominster, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:12 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 5.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Leominster. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Leominster?

The high-temperature, in March, in Leominster, is 41.5°F (5.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Leominster?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Leominster?

In Leominster, Massachusetts, in March, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Leominster in March?

In Leominster, Massachusetts, in March, during 8.8 snowfall days, 5.24" (133mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Leominster?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Leominster?

On the first day of March in Leominster, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:12 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Leominster, Massachusetts, 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 Leominster have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Leominster, Massachusetts, is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Leominster?

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 reading in March in Leominster?

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

Average temperature in March - Leominster, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27°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 (18°F).

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Average pressure in March
Leominster, MA

Average pressure in March - Leominster, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Leominster, MA

Average wind speed in March - Leominster, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Leominster, MA

Average humidity in March - Leominster, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
Leominster, MA

Average rainfall in March - Leominster, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in March
Leominster, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Leominster, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Leominster, MA

Average snowfall in March - Leominster, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Leominster, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Leominster, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Leominster, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Leominster, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Leominster, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Leominster, MA

Average UV index in March - Leominster, 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
Leominster, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Leominster, MA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in March
Leominster, MA

Average visibility in March - Leominster, 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).

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