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
The shift into March brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 36.1°F (2.3°C) in February to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). The average temperature drops to a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C) during the night in the month of March.Humidity
In Wakefield, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Wakefield, in March, during 10.7 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Wakefield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.8 days and collects up to 26.85" (682mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Wakefield, Massachusetts, are January through May, October through December. In Wakefield, in March, during 7.3 snowfall days, 4.45" (113mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.6 snowfall days, and 18.86" (479mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Wakefield, Massachusetts, is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 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
In March, the average sunshine in Wakefield is 5.6h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March converts into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in March in Wakefield?
How much does it rain in Wakefield in March?
How much does it snow in Wakefield in March?
How many hours of daylight does Wakefield have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Wakefield?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Wakefield?
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When is the lowest UV index in Wakefield?
How high is the UV index in March in Wakefield?
Average temperature in March
Wakefield, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 43°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Wakefield, 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
Wakefield, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Wakefield, MA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Wakefield, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").
Average rainfall days in March
Wakefield, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Wakefield, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 4.45"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Wakefield, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Wakefield, 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 4min
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
Wakefield, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Wakefield, 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
Wakefield, MA
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Wakefield, MA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (5mi).
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