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
March's onset brings a subtle temperature rise, moving from a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C) in February to a still wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). March nights in Sterling cool down to an average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Sterling is 77%.Rainfall
In Sterling, in March, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sterling, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.4 days and collects up to 28.86" (733mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 8 days. Throughout March, 5.28" (134mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sterling, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.5 days and aggregates up to 23.82" (605mm) of snow.Daylight
In Sterling, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:37 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:12 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 Sterling, the average sunshine in March 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 in Sterling. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in March in Sterling?
How much does it rain in Sterling in March?
How many days does it snow in March in Sterling?
How many hours of daylight does Sterling have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Sterling?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Sterling?
How many hours of sunshine does Sterling have in March?
When is the lowest UV index in Sterling?
What is the UV index reading in March in Sterling?
Average temperature in March
Sterling, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 42.4°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 (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.9°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 (19.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Sterling, 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
Sterling, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Sterling, 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
Sterling, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in March
Sterling, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Sterling, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 5.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Sterling, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sterling, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Sterling, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Sterling, 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
Sterling, 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
Sterling, MA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
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