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 arrival of March brings a soft temperature shift, with the average high-temperature nudging from a wintry 36.1°F (2.3°C) in February to a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C). An average nighttime temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) is noted during the month of March.Humidity
In Waltham, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout March, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Waltham, there are 106.3 rainfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Waltham are January through May, November and December. In Waltham, in March, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.98" (25mm) of snow. In Waltham, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.6 days and aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Waltham is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:10 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 are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
Is March cold in Waltham?
What is the average humidity in March in Waltham?
How many days does it rain in March in Waltham?
How many days does it snow in March in Waltham?
What is the average length of the day in March in Waltham?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Waltham?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Waltham?
How long on average sun shines in March in Waltham?
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Waltham?
How high is the UV index in March in Waltham?
Average temperature in March
Waltham, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Waltham, 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
Waltham, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Waltham, 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 (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Waltham, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.71"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and November (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Waltham, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Waltham, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Waltham, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Waltham, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Waltham, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Waltham, 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
Waltham, 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
Waltham, 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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