March weather forecastShirley, MA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is still a cold month in Shirley, Massachusetts, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 27.5°F (-2.5°C).Temperature
The start of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C) in February to a still icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). Shirley records an average nighttime low of 27.5°F (-2.5°C) in March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout March, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Shirley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.2 days and collects up to 26.97" (685mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 7.6 days. Throughout March, 4.76" (121mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shirley, there are 32.6 snowfall days, and 22.99" (584mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:36 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:11 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 Shirley is 5.8h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Shirley, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 42.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Shirley, MA
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Shirley, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Shirley, MA
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Shirley, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").
Average rainfall days in March
Shirley, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Shirley, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 4.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.3").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Shirley, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Shirley, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Shirley, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Shirley, MA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Shirley, 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 34).
Average visibility in March
Shirley, MA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
