March weather forecastPeabody, MA
March
Weather in March
As Peabody enters March, weather conditions undergo a significant shift, falling in between the remnants of winter and the onset of spring. Temperatures continue their climb with the highest average in this period reaching 42.1°F (5.6°C). Rainfall accumulates 2.83" (72mm), underscoring the gradual transition from snow to rain. Aided by the longer daylight hours, the weather ushers in the vibrant signs of spring. Despite this transition, the colder conditions witnessed in January and February continue to persist intermittently throughout the month.Temperature
The start of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from 36.1°F (2.3°C) in February to a still wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C). Peabody in March anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 30.9°F (-0.6°C).Humidity
In Peabody, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Peabody, in March, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Peabody, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.9 days and collects up to 27.76" (705mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Peabody, during March, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of snow. In Peabody, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.9 days and aggregates up to 14.96" (380mm) of snow.Daylight
In Peabody, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:08 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 Peabody, the average sunshine in March is 5.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Peabody, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 42.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Peabody, MA
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Peabody, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Peabody, MA
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Peabody, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").
Average rainfall days in March
Peabody, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Peabody, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 3.27"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Peabody, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Peabody, MA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Peabody, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Peabody, 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
Peabody, MA
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Peabody, 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).
