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
West Harwich marks the onset of March with an average high-temperature of a still cold 41.4°F (5.2°C), a subtle shift from February's 38.8°F (3.8°C). March's average low-temperature is a still icy 35.6°F (2°C), reflecting a minor difference from the day's peak temperatures.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In March, in West Harwich, Massachusetts, the rain falls for 9.9 days. Throughout March, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 129 rainfall days, and 14.21" (361mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in West Harwich are January through April and December. In West Harwich, during March, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow. In West Harwich, during the entire year, snow falls for 20.8 days and aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:05 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 West Harwich, the average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in West Harwich 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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 2 in March translates into these instructions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in West Harwich in March?
What is the average humidity in March in West Harwich?
How much does it rain in West Harwich in March?
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What is the average length of the day in March in West Harwich?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in West Harwich?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in West Harwich?
How many hours of sunshine does West Harwich have in March?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in West Harwich?
What is the UV index reading in March in West Harwich?
Average temperature in March
West Harwich, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 41.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).
Average pressure in March
West Harwich, 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 Harwich, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 16.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.9mph).
Average humidity in March
West Harwich, MA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in March
West Harwich, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.94").
Average rainfall days in March
West Harwich, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
West Harwich, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
West Harwich, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
West Harwich, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
West Harwich, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (14.3 days).
Average UV index in March
West Harwich, 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 Harwich, MA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
West Harwich, 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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