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 sea temperature 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
The initiation of March records an average high-temperature of a still cold 40.6°F (4.8°C), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. Provincetown's average temperature during the nights of March is recorded at a still cold 34.3°F (1.3°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Provincetown, in March, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Provincetown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.1 days and collects up to 32.17" (817mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Provincetown. In Provincetown, Massachusetts, during March, snow falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Provincetown, there are 20.3 snowfall days, and 5.39" (137mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
The months with the coldest seawater in Provincetown are February and March, with an average ocean temperature of 39°F (3.9°C).Note: In the scenario of swimming, this is assessed as life-threatening and highly risky. The chilling water causes severe discomfort and induces instant hyperventilation. A specialized swimsuit is necessary to counter thermal damage.
Daylight
In Provincetown, Massachusetts, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Provincetown, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:05 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 Provincetown, the average sunshine in March is 5.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Provincetown are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Provincetown in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Provincetown?
How much does it rain in Provincetown in March?
How many days does it snow in March in Provincetown?
What are the months with the coldest ocean in Provincetown?
How cold is the water in March in Provincetown?
How many hours of daylight does Provincetown have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Provincetown?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Provincetown?
How many hours of sunshine does Provincetown have in March?
When is the lowest UV index in Provincetown?
How high is the UV index in March in Provincetown?
Average temperature in March
Provincetown, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 40.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Provincetown, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Provincetown, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 16.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Provincetown, MA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Provincetown, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").
Average rainfall days in March
Provincetown, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Provincetown, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.3"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Provincetown, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Provincetown, MA
- Average sea temperature in March: 39°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (39°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Provincetown, 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 4min
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Provincetown, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Provincetown, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Provincetown, MA
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Provincetown, 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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