Boston Weather in March: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In March, Boston has a spring climate with an average temperature of 4.8°C (40.6°F). Daily highs reach an average of 8.1°C (46.6°F), while overnight lows tend to drop down to 1.6°C (34.9°F). Overall, the average daily temperature in Boston in March is around 4.2°C (39.6°F). March in Boston sees an increase in precipitation, with an average of 3.54 inches (90 mm) of rainfall expected throughout the month. There is a 41.9% chance of precipitation, and it typically covers the area on 13.3 days of the month. Boston receives an average of 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) of snow in March. Winds are moderate in Boston during March, with an average speed of 32.3 km/h (20.1 mph) and gusts up to 45.1 km/h (28.0 mph). The humidity is around 61.6% on average, and the cloud cover is usually 69.7%. March has an average of 14.8 miles (23.8 km) of visibility and a 5.1 UV index with a high risk of severe weather at 10.0.
What is the temperature in Boston in March?
Average air temperature in Boston is 4.8°C (40.6°F) in March. The outside temperature in Boston feels like 1.2°C (34.2°F) on a typical March day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 8.1°C (46.6°F) and feels like 5.8°C (42.5°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 1.6°C (34.9°F) which feels like -2.9°C (26.7°F).
How hot is Boston in March?
The hot temperature in March in Boston rises to 15.7°C (60.3°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 61.6% humidity. During hottest days of March it feels like 15.7 °C (60.3°F). The average maximum temp in Boston is 8.1°C (60.3°F) during day time in March.
How cold is Boston in March?
The coldest temp in Boston in March drops to -1.7°C (28.9°F) during the cold nights. With 32.3km/h (20.1mph) winds and 61.6% humidity it feels like -8.6°C (16.5°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 1.6°C (34.9°F) during night time in March.
Does it rain in Boston in March?
Yes, it rains for 13 days in Boston, United States in March averaging 3.54 mm of precipitation. Boston has a 41.9% chance for rain throughout the entire month of March.
How much does it rain in Boston throughout March?
Boston has 3.54 mm (0.14 inch) of rain per day on average in March. It rains for an average of 13 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in Boston in March?
Yes, it snows in Boston during March. The average snowfall is 0.25 cm (0.1 inch) per day. And there is 0.23 cm (0.09 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is Boston windy in March?
The average speed of wind in Boston, United States during March is 32.3km/h (20.1mph) and average windgust is 45.1km/h (28mph). On some days in March wind can reach up to 56.7km/h (35.2mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Boston in March?
Most days of March the wind is blowing from South-Southwest direction in Boston.
What are the humidity levels in Boston in March?
The average humidity levels in Boston in March are 61.6%. Daily humidity levels in Boston range from 37.8% to 94.6% during March.
How many hours of daylight are in Boston in March?
Boston has 11 hours 56 minutes of daylight in March on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Boston in March is at 6:33:19 and the sunset is at 18:30:18.
What is the cloud coverage in Boston in March?
Clouds cover 69.7% of the sky on average throughout March in Boston. The cloud coverage ranges from 9.6% to 100% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in March in Boston?
The average UV index in Boston is 5.1 in March. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 8.
What is the solar radiation in Boston in March?
The average solar radiation is 122.1 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Boston during March. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 29.2 W/m2 to 206 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during March in Boston?
The average solar energy during March in Boston is 10.5 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 2.5 MJ/m2, to 17.8 MJ/m2 during March.
Are there severe weather risks in Boston in March?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Boston, United States in March.
What is the air pressure in Boston in March?
On average the air pressure in Boston in March is 1013.9 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 996.6 mb to 1027.9 mb.
What is the visibility in Boston in March?
The average daylight visibility in Boston in March is 14.8 km (9.2 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 5 km (3.1 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout March.
What is the dew point in Boston in March?
The average dew point in Boston during March is -2.8°C (27°F).
Where is the data for Boston climate in March coming from?
The climate data for Boston, Massachusetts, United States in March is collected from the following weather stations.
- Northeastern University MA US WEATHERSTEM
- BEDFORD HANSCOM FIELD, MA US
- BOSTON, MA US
- NORWOOD MEMORIAL AIRPORT, MA US
- KB1DML Cambridge MA US
- FW2140 Somerville MA US
- KBED
- KBOS
- KOWD