March weather forecast
Woods Hole, MA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Woods Hole, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

Transitioning into March, Woods Hole records an average high-temperature of a still wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C), almost identical to February's 38.7°F (3.7°C). Nighttime temperatures record an average of 34.7°F (1.5°C) throughout March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Woods Hole is 75%.

Rainfall

In Woods Hole, during March, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Woods Hole, there are 70 rainfall days, and 5.39" (137mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.4 snowfall days, in March, Woods Hole aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Woods Hole, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.8 days and aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In March, the average ocean temperature in Woods Hole is 38.7°F (3.7°C).
Note: In the realm of swimming, this is an immediate threat to life. Total loss of control over breathing happens instantly, complicating clear thought processes. The necessity of a specialized swimsuit to restrict thermal loss is paramount.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:07 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

The average sunshine in March in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, is 5.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Woods Hole 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Woods Hole in March?

Woods Hole in March has an average high-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Woods Hole?

In March, the average relative humidity in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Woods Hole in March?

In Woods Hole, Massachusetts, in March, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Woods Hole?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. During 2.4 snowfall days, in March, Woods Hole aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How cold is the water in March in Woods Hole?

In Woods Hole, Massachusetts, the average seawater temperature in March is 38.7°F (3.7°C). For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.

What is the average length of the day in March in Woods Hole?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Woods Hole?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:07 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Woods Hole?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Woods Hole?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Woods Hole is 5.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Woods Hole?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Woods Hole.

How high is the UV index in March in Woods Hole?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Woods Hole is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Woods Hole, MA

Average temperature in March - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.7°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 (29.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Woods Hole, MA

Average pressure in March - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Woods Hole, MA

Average wind speed in March - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 15mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (10.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Woods Hole, MA

Average humidity in March - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Woods Hole, MA

Average rainfall in March - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.71").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in March
Woods Hole, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (7.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Woods Hole, MA

Average snowfall in March - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Woods Hole, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in March
Woods Hole, MA

Average sea temperature in March - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average sea temperature in March: 38.6°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (38.2°F).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Woods Hole, MA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Woods Hole, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Woods Hole, MA

Average UV index in March - Woods Hole, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Woods Hole, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Woods Hole, MA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in March
Woods Hole, MA

Average visibility in March - Woods Hole, 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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