March weather forecast
Salisbury, MA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Salisbury, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of March, Salisbury's average high-temperature sees a minor increase, transitioning from a cold 34.9°F (1.6°C) in February to a still wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 30.2°F (-1°C) during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Salisbury is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, in Salisbury, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout March, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Salisbury, there are 148.1 rainfall days, and 27.76" (705mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 7.7 days. Throughout March, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated. In Salisbury, Massachusetts, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.2 days and aggregates up to 14.41" (366mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Salisbury, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Salisbury, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 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

The average sunshine in March in Salisbury is 5.8h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Salisbury?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Salisbury, is 40.6°F (4.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 30.2°F (-1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Salisbury?

In March, the average relative humidity in Salisbury, Massachusetts, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Salisbury in March?

In Salisbury, in March, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Salisbury in March?

In Salisbury, Massachusetts, in March, during 7.7 snowfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Salisbury have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Salisbury?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Salisbury, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:08 pm EDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Salisbury, Massachusetts, is 5.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Salisbury?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Salisbury.

How high is the UV index in March in Salisbury?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Salisbury, MA

Average temperature in March - Salisbury, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Salisbury, MA

Average pressure in March - Salisbury, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Salisbury, MA

Average wind speed in March - Salisbury, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Salisbury, MA

Average humidity in March - Salisbury, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June and July (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Salisbury, MA

Average rainfall in March - Salisbury, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in March
Salisbury, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Salisbury, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Salisbury, MA

Average snowfall in March - Salisbury, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Salisbury, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Salisbury, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Salisbury, MA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Salisbury, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Salisbury, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Salisbury, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Salisbury, MA

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Salisbury, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Salisbury, MA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in March
Salisbury, MA

Average visibility in March - Salisbury, 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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