March weather forecast
South Wellfleet, MA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in South Wellfleet, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

During March, South Wellfleet observes a subtle ascent to a still icy 41°F (5°C) from February's 38.8°F (3.8°C) in the average high-temperature. South Wellfleet nights in March witness a mild cool down to an average temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In South Wellfleet, in March, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. In South Wellfleet, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.1 days and collects up to 17.24" (438mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in South Wellfleet. In South Wellfleet, during March, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.1 snowfall days, and 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, 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 is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in South Wellfleet 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in South Wellfleet in March?

March temperatures in South Wellfleet vary between a high-temperature of 41°F (5°C) and a low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in South Wellfleet?

The average relative humidity in March in South Wellfleet, Massachusetts, is 76%.

How much does it rain in South Wellfleet in March?

In March, in South Wellfleet, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout March, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in South Wellfleet?

In South Wellfleet, during March, snow falls for 4.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does South Wellfleet have in March?

In March, the average day length in South Wellfleet, Massachusetts, is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in South Wellfleet?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in South Wellfleet, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:04 pm EDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in South Wellfleet is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in South Wellfleet?

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

What is the UV index reading in March in South Wellfleet?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
South Wellfleet, MA

Average temperature in March - South Wellfleet, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (67.6°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (31.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
South Wellfleet, MA

Average pressure in March - South Wellfleet, 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
South Wellfleet, MA

Average wind speed in March - South Wellfleet, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 17.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (11.6mph).

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Average humidity in March
South Wellfleet, MA

Average humidity in March - South Wellfleet, 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%).

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Average rainfall in March
South Wellfleet, MA

Average rainfall in March - South Wellfleet, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in March
South Wellfleet, MA

Average rainfall days in March - South Wellfleet, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
South Wellfleet, MA

Average snowfall in March - South Wellfleet, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
South Wellfleet, MA

Average snowfall days in March - South Wellfleet, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
South Wellfleet, MA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - South Wellfleet, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
South Wellfleet, MA

Average sunshine days in March - South Wellfleet, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (13.1 days).

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Average UV index in March
South Wellfleet, MA

Average UV index in March - South Wellfleet, 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
South Wellfleet, MA

Average cloud cover in March - South Wellfleet, MA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in March
South Wellfleet, MA

Average visibility in March - South Wellfleet, 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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