March weather forecastNeedham, MA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Needham, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.3°F (6.3°C) and 30°F (-1.1°C).Temperature
The beginning of March marks a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cold 36.3°F (2.4°C) to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). Throughout the month of March, Needham observes an average nighttime temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C).Humidity
In Needham, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Needham, in March, during 6.8 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Needham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.9 days and collects up to 5.87" (149mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Needham, during March, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.8 snowfall days, and 3.15" (80mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Needham, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Needham, 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
In March, the average sunshine is 5.8h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Needham, 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).
Average pressure in March
Needham, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Needham, 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).
Average humidity in March
Needham, 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%).
Average rainfall in March
Needham, 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").
Average rainfall days in March
Needham, 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).
Average snowfall in March
Needham, 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").
Average snowfall days in March
Needham, 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).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Needham, 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 48min
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
Needham, 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).
Average UV index in March
Needham, 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
Needham, 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).
Average visibility in March
Needham, 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).
