March weather forecastWest Barnstable, MA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in West Barnstable, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.2°F (1.8°C) and max 41.5°F (5.3°C).Temperature
The average high-temperature during March registers at a still cold 41.5°F (5.3°C), closely corresponding to the preceding month. West Barnstable maintains a minor drop in temperature during March nights, with averages of 35.2°F (1.8°C).Humidity
In West Barnstable, Massachusetts, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In West Barnstable, during March, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. In West Barnstable, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.6 days and collects up to 13.94" (354mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April and December. In West Barnstable, during March, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.6 snowfall days, and 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:06 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 West Barnstable is 6h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
West Barnstable, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 41.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 35.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).
Average pressure in March
West Barnstable, 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
West Barnstable, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 16mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.4mph).
Average humidity in March
West Barnstable, MA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in March
West Barnstable, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.94").
Average rainfall days in March
West Barnstable, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
West Barnstable, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.39"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
West Barnstable, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 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
West Barnstable, 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: 6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
West Barnstable, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.8 days).
Average UV index in March
West Barnstable, 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
West Barnstable, MA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
West Barnstable, 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).
