March weather forecastWest Springfield, MA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is also an icy month in West Springfield, Massachusetts, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and max 42.6°F (5.9°C).Temperature
The start of March brings a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 34°F (1.1°C) in February to a still wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C). West Springfield, during the nights of March, experiences an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C).Humidity
In West Springfield, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In West Springfield, in March, during 5.2 rainfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In West Springfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 55.4 days and collects up to 4.65" (118mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are March and December, with an average 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:15 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 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
West Springfield, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 42.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).
Average pressure in March
West Springfield, MA
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
West Springfield, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in March
West Springfield, 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 (72%).
Average rainfall in March
West Springfield, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.08").
Average rainfall days in March
West Springfield, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (6.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
West Springfield, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.43"
The months with the highest snowfall are March and December (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
West Springfield, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
West Springfield, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
West Springfield, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 24.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (22.4 days).
Average UV index in March
West Springfield, 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
West Springfield, MA
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in March
West Springfield, MA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
