March weather forecast
Halifax, MA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also an icy month in Halifax, Massachusetts, with an average temperature varying between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C).

Temperature

Halifax notes an average high-temperature of a still wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C) in March, hardly diverging from February. An average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) marks the nights throughout March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Halifax is 74%.

Rainfall

In Halifax, in March, during 9.8 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 123.1 rainfall days, and 13.94" (354mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Halifax, Massachusetts. The month with the most snowfall in Halifax is March, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:08 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 Halifax, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Halifax, Massachusetts, 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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During March, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Halifax in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Halifax?

In March, the average relative humidity in Halifax, Massachusetts, is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March in Halifax?

In Halifax, in March, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Halifax?

March is the month with the most snowfall in Halifax. Snow falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Halifax in March?

In Halifax, in March, during 4.9 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Halifax?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Halifax?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:34 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Halifax, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:08 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Halifax, 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 Halifax?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Halifax, Massachusetts, is 5.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Halifax?

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Halifax?

In Halifax, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Halifax, MA

Average temperature in March - Halifax, MA
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Halifax, MA

Average pressure in March - Halifax, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Halifax, MA

Average wind speed in March - Halifax, MA
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Halifax, MA

Average humidity in March - Halifax, MA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in March
Halifax, MA

Average rainfall in March - Halifax, MA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and September (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in March
Halifax, MA

Average rainfall days in March - Halifax, MA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Halifax, MA

Average snowfall in March - Halifax, MA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Halifax, MA

Average snowfall days in March - Halifax, MA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Halifax, MA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Halifax, 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: 5h and 5min

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

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Average sunshine days in March
Halifax, MA

Average sunshine days in March - Halifax, MA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Halifax, MA

Average UV index in March - Halifax, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Halifax, MA

Average cloud cover in March - Halifax, 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 30).

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Average visibility in March
Halifax, MA

Average visibility in March - Halifax, 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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