Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
As Northampton welcomes March, the average high-temperature sees a modest rise, transitioning from a wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C) in February to a still icy 41.7°F (5.4°C). Throughout March, Northampton encounters an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 27°F (-2.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Northampton is 78%.Rainfall
In Northampton, in March, during 11 rainfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Northampton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.1 days and collects up to 14.84" (377mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Northampton, in March, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow. In Northampton, Massachusetts, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.6 days and aggregates up to 6.5" (165mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Northampton is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:15 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 in Northampton is 6.1h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Northampton. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
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How much does it rain in Northampton in March?
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How many hours of daylight does Northampton have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Northampton?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Northampton?
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When is the lowest UV index in Northampton?
How high is the UV index in March in Northampton?
Average temperature in March
Northampton, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 41.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in March
Northampton, MA
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Northampton, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in March
Northampton, MA
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Northampton, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.91").
Average rainfall days in March
Northampton, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Northampton, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Northampton, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Northampton, 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: 6h and 1min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Northampton, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Northampton, MA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Northampton, MA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in March
Northampton, MA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
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