March weather forecast
Scituate, MA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Scituate, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average low of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

March registers an average high-temperature of a still wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C), slightly varied from February's 37.2°F (2.9°C). Scituate's March nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

In Scituate, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Scituate, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Scituate, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.1 days and collects up to 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Scituate are January through April, November and December. In March, it is snowing for 4.8 days. Throughout March, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated. In Scituate, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.1 days and aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

February and March, with an average ocean temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C), are months with the coldest seawater in Scituate.
Note: In relation to swimming, this scenario is excessively cold, perilous, and a direct threat to life. Hypothermia strikes rapidly in the absence of insulated waterproof gear.

Daylight

In Scituate, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:07 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 March, the average sunshine is 5.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Scituate 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 the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Scituate?

In Scituate, 41.9°F (5.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 32.5°F (0.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Scituate?

In Scituate, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Scituate?

In Scituate, in March, during 8.8 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Scituate in March?

In Scituate, in March, during 4.8 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What months are the ocean coldest in Scituate?

The months with the coldest seawater are February and March, with an average ocean temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

How cold is the water in March in Scituate?

In March, the average ocean temperature in Scituate, Massachusetts, is 38.8°F (3.8°C). For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.

How many hours of daylight does Scituate have in March?

The average day length in March in Scituate, Massachusetts, is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Scituate?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:07 pm EDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Scituate, Massachusetts, is 5.9h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Scituate?

In Scituate, Massachusetts, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Scituate, MA

Average temperature in March - Scituate, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Scituate, MA

Average pressure in March - Scituate, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Scituate, MA

Average wind speed in March - Scituate, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Scituate, MA

Average humidity in March - Scituate, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Scituate, MA

Average rainfall in March - Scituate, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in March
Scituate, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Scituate, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Scituate, MA

Average snowfall in March - Scituate, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Scituate, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Scituate, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in March
Scituate, MA

Average sea temperature in March - Scituate, MA
  • Average sea temperature in March: 38.8°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 (38.8°F).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Scituate, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Scituate, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Scituate, MA

Average UV index in March - Scituate, 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
Scituate, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Scituate, 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
Scituate, MA

Average visibility in March - Scituate, 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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