March weather forecastSomerville, MA
March
Weather in March
March sees the commencement of Spring in Somerville Massachusetts with the temperatures starting to climb. Featuring a high of 43.3°F (6.3°C), the weather is still chilly but much less harsh compared to the severe winters experienced in January and February. This month ushers in a welcome change through a steady rise in temperature and an increase in daylight hours. The number of sunshine hours continues to rise, giving March a much brighter and slightly warmer feel. Rains are also a common occurrence in March, adding to the moisture in the air.Temperature
As February gives way to March, the average high-temperature displays a slight ascent, adjusting from an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C) to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). In Somerville, the expected average low-temperature for March is a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C).Humidity
In Somerville, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Somerville, during March, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 47.8 rainfall days, and 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Somerville, during March, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.2 snowfall days, and 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:09 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 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 during March translates into the following guidance:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Somerville, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Somerville, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Somerville, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in March
Somerville, MA
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Somerville, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.55").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.12").
Average rainfall days in March
Somerville, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (5.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and September (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Somerville, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.59"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Somerville, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Somerville, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Somerville, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 25 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (22.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Somerville, 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
Somerville, 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 32).
Average visibility in March
Somerville, 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).
