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 introduces a marginal temperature uplift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from February's freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) to a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C). Pittsfield throughout March, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).Humidity
In Pittsfield, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.Rainfall
In Pittsfield, in March, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167.8 rainfall days, and 35.43" (900mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Pittsfield, it is snowing for 13 days. Throughout March, 7.4" (188mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pittsfield, there are 69.2 snowfall days, and 40.98" (1041mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Pittsfield, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:18 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 Pittsfield is 5.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Frequently asked questions
How cold does it get in Pittsfield in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Pittsfield?
How much does it rain in Pittsfield in March?
How much does it snow in Pittsfield in March?
What is the average length of the day in March in Pittsfield?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Pittsfield?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Pittsfield?
How many hours of sunshine does Pittsfield have in March?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Pittsfield?
What is the UV index reading in March in Pittsfield?
Average temperature in March
Pittsfield, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 39.7°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°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 24.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Pittsfield, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Pittsfield, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Pittsfield, MA
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Pittsfield, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.4").
Average rainfall days in March
Pittsfield, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Pittsfield, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 7.4"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Pittsfield, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 13 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Pittsfield, 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 2min
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 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Pittsfield, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Pittsfield, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Pittsfield, MA
- Average cloud cover in March: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in March
Pittsfield, MA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
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