March weather forecast
Needham Heights, MA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Needham Heights, Massachusetts, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.3°F (6.3°C) and an average low of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Temperature

As March arrives, a slight rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C) in February to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). March's nights observe an average temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, in Needham Heights, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout March, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Needham Heights, Massachusetts, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.9 days and collects up to 5.87" (149mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Needham Heights are January through May, November and December. In Needham Heights, Massachusetts, in March, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Needham Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.8 days and aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Needham Heights is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:10 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 Needham Heights are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Needham Heights in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Needham Heights, records 43.3°F (6.3°C), while the low-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Needham Heights?

In Needham Heights, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Needham Heights?

In Needham Heights, Massachusetts, in March, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Needham Heights in March?

In March, in Needham Heights, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout March, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Needham Heights have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Needham Heights?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Needham Heights, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:10 pm EDT.

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

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

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

When is the lowest UV index in Needham Heights?

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Needham Heights?

In Needham Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Needham Heights, MA

Average temperature in March - Needham Heights, 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 (33.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Needham Heights, MA

Average pressure in March - Needham Heights, 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
Needham Heights, MA

Average wind speed in March - Needham Heights, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Needham Heights, MA

Average humidity in March - Needham Heights, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
Needham Heights, MA

Average rainfall in March - Needham Heights, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in March
Needham Heights, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Needham Heights, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Needham Heights, MA

Average snowfall in March - Needham Heights, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Needham Heights, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Needham Heights, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 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
Needham Heights, MA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Needham Heights, 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
Needham Heights, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Needham Heights, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Needham Heights, MA

Average UV index in March - Needham Heights, 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
Needham Heights, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Needham Heights, 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
Needham Heights, MA

Average visibility in March - Needham Heights, 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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