March weather forecast
Otis, MA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a wintry month in Otis, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 25.3°F (-3.7°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

As February transitions into March, a subtle temperature shift is observed, with average highs adjusting from 32°F (0°C) to a still icy 40.1°F (4.5°C). Otis records an average nighttime low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) throughout March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Otis is 80%.

Rainfall

In Otis, during March, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.5 rainfall days, and 36.97" (939mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Otis. In Otis, in March, during 11.7 snowfall days, 7.24" (184mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Otis, Massachusetts, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.5 days and aggregates up to 38.74" (984mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Otis, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Otis, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:17 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 5.5h.

UV index

January through March, October through 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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during March translates into the following recommendations:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Otis in March?

March temperatures in Otis vary between a high-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and a low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Otis?

In March, the average relative humidity in Otis, Massachusetts, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Otis in March?

In March, in Otis, Massachusetts, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Otis?

In Otis, Massachusetts, in March, snow falls for 11.7 days, with typically accumulated 7.24" (184mm) of snow.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Otis?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Otis, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:17 pm EDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Otis, Massachusetts, is 5.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Otis?

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Otis?

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

Average temperature in March - Otis, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
Otis, MA

Average pressure in March - Otis, MA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Otis, MA

Average wind speed in March - Otis, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Otis, MA

Average humidity in March - Otis, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

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Average rainfall in March
Otis, MA

Average rainfall in March - Otis, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.52").

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Average rainfall days in March
Otis, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Otis, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Otis, MA

Average snowfall in March - Otis, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 7.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Otis, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Otis, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.1 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
Otis, MA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Otis, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Otis, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Otis, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Otis, MA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Otis, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Otis, MA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in March
Otis, MA

Average visibility in March - Otis, MA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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