March weather forecastMattapan, MA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Mattapan, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).Temperature
March brings a slight elevation in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's icy 36.5°F (2.5°C) to a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C). An average low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) is expected during March.Humidity
In Mattapan, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout March, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147.4 rainfall days, and 28.39" (721mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Mattapan are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 7.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of snow.Daylight
In Mattapan, the average length of the day in March 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 is 5.7h.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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Mattapan, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 43.7°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 (33.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Mattapan, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Mattapan, 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).
Average humidity in March
Mattapan, MA
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Mattapan, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in March
Mattapan, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Mattapan, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 5.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Mattapan, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mattapan, 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 42min
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).
Average sunshine days in March
Mattapan, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Mattapan, 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
Mattapan, 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 33).
Average visibility in March
Mattapan, 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).
