March weather forecast
Orleans, MA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Orleans, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.6°F (2°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

The advent of March brings an average high-temperature of a still icy 41.2°F (5.1°C), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. Orleans's nighttime average temperature in March drops marginally from the daytime highs, settling at a still cold 35.6°F (2°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Orleans is 76%.

Rainfall

In Orleans, in March, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 78.2 rainfall days, and 5.75" (146mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows in Orleans. During 2.8 snowfall days, in March, Orleans aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.2 snowfall days, and 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Orleans is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:04 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 in Orleans. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in March translates into these instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Orleans?

Orleans in March has an average high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Orleans?

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in Orleans in March?

In Orleans, in March, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Orleans?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Orleans, Massachusetts. During 2.8 snowfall days, in March, Orleans aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Orleans?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Orleans, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:04 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Orleans, Massachusetts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Orleans?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Orleans?

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Orleans?

In Orleans, Massachusetts, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Orleans, MA

Average temperature in March - Orleans, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Orleans, MA

Average pressure in March - Orleans, MA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Orleans, MA

Average wind speed in March - Orleans, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 17.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.4mph).

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Average humidity in March
Orleans, MA

Average humidity in March - Orleans, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Orleans, MA

Average rainfall in March - Orleans, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.87").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in March
Orleans, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Orleans, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (8.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Orleans, MA

Average snowfall in March - Orleans, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Orleans, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Orleans, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Orleans, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Orleans, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Orleans, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 22.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Orleans, MA

Average UV index in March - Orleans, MA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Orleans, MA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in March
Orleans, MA

Average visibility in March - Orleans, 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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