Brockton, MA weather in March
Expect chilly, snowy weather in Brockton in March, with highs near 48°F and lows near 29°F. Rain or snow falls on about 12 days. Snowfall averages about 10.1 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 29°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 5.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 10.1 in
- snow on the ground 6 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 44°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 33°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:19 am / 5:33 pm | 6:28 am / 7:08 pm |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 12.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical March day
- 6 am32°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 am38°Fdew point 26°F
- Noon44°Fdew point 27°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 26°F
- 6 pm39°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 pm36°Fdew point 26°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Plymouth Muni Airport (19 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 27% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 59%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below23 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more6 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 5.2 in; a dry March brings about 3.5 in and a wet one about 6.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 10.1 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 56°F
- Coolest March2015: average high 43°F
- Wettest March2010: 17.8 in
- Driest March2006: 0.3 in
- Highest reading87°F (March 31, 1998)
- Lowest reading-2°F (March 10, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
March compared with February and April
| February | March | April | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 41°F | 48°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 29°F | 38°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 11.9 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +7°F from February and +11°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Cooler: Worcester, MA42 mi · high 43°F · 12 wet days
How Brockton ranks in March
- Normal high286th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days329th driest of 378
- Comfortable days280th most of 339
What to pack for Brockton in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 29°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
- Waterproof boots – about 10.1 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 23 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 827 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Brockton in March?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 29°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -2°F (March 10, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Brockton in March?
About 12 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.2 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (17.8 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Brockton in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 10.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 6 days.
Is March a good time to visit Brockton?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Brockton (44 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snow depth and frost dates: Brockton (USC00190860), 2.5 mi SSE of the city center, 75 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Norton W (USC00195984), 9.9 mi SW of the city center, 95 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Plymouth Muni Airport (USW00054769), 19 mi SE of the city center, 149 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 19 mi N of the city center, 12 ft (101 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Gen E L Logan International Airport (725090-14739), 19 mi N of the city center, 11 ft (102 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.