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
March signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cold 32.5°F (0.3°C) to a still wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C). March's average low-temperature reading in Petersham settles at a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Petersham, in March, during 10.6 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Petersham, there are 145 rainfall days, and 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Petersham. In Petersham, Massachusetts, during March, snow falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.69" (119mm) of snow. In Petersham, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.1 days and aggregates up to 25.75" (654mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:38 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:14 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 Petersham, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Petersham in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Petersham?
How many days does it rain in March in Petersham?
How much does it snow in Petersham in March?
What is the average length of the day in March in Petersham?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Petersham?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Petersham?
How long on average sun shines in March in Petersham?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Petersham?
What is the UV index reading in March in Petersham?
Average temperature in March
Petersham, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 40.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Petersham, 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
Petersham, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Petersham, MA
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Petersham, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in March
Petersham, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Petersham, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 4.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Petersham, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Petersham, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Petersham, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13 days).
Average UV index in March
Petersham, MA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is 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
Petersham, MA
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in March
Petersham, 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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