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 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
February's transformation into March witnesses an average high-temperature of a still icy 41.2°F (5.1°C), noting a minor change from the preceding month. During March, the nighttime temperatures in South Orleans align closely with the daytime averages, measuring a still wintry 35.6°F (2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in South Orleans is 76%.Rainfall
In South Orleans, Massachusetts, in March, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in South Orleans, there are 78.2 rainfall days, and 5.75" (146mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in South Orleans are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in South Orleans, Massachusetts. During 2.8 snowfall days, in March, South Orleans aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In South Orleans, Massachusetts, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.2 days and aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in South Orleans, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:04 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 in South Orleans is 5.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in South Orleans 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Frequently asked questions
Is March cold in South Orleans?
What is the average humidity in March in South Orleans?
How many days does it rain in March in South Orleans?
What is the last month it snows in South Orleans?
How many hours of daylight does South Orleans have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in South Orleans?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in South Orleans?
How long on average sun shines in March in South Orleans?
When is the lowest UV index in South Orleans?
What is the UV index reading in March in South Orleans?
Average temperature in March
South Orleans, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 41.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).
Average pressure in March
South Orleans, 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
South Orleans, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 17.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.4mph).
Average humidity in March
South Orleans, MA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in March
South Orleans, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.87").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.28").
Average rainfall days in March
South Orleans, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (8.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
South Orleans, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
South Orleans, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
South Orleans, 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 month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
South Orleans, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 22.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.8 days).
Average UV index in March
South Orleans, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
South Orleans, MA
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
South Orleans, 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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