Worcester, MA weather in March
Expect chilly, snowy weather in Worcester in March, with highs near 43°F and lows near 26°F. Rain or snow falls on about 12 days. Snowfall averages about 13.7 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 43°F
- Normal low
- 26°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 13.7 in
- snow on the ground 9 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 39°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 40% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:22 am / 5:36 pm | 6:31 am / 7:11 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 am34°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 am38°Fdew point 25°F
- Noon42°Fdew point 25°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 26°F
- 6 pm40°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 pm38°Fdew point 25°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Boston Logan Intl Airport (41 mi away); average wind 13 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°F1 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 below24 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more9 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 4.2 in; a dry March brings about 3.4 in and a wet one about 4.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 13.7 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 53°F
- Coolest March2001: average high 37°F
- Wettest March2010: 10.2 in
- Driest March2006: 0.5 in
- Highest reading84°F (March 31, 1998)
- Lowest reading0°F (March 9, 2007)
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 | 35°F | 43°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 19°F | 26°F | 37°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 11.9 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +8°F from February and +13°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Brockton, MA42 mi · high 48°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY177 mi · high 36°F · 13 wet days
How Worcester ranks in March
- Normal high339th warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days333rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days302nd most of 339
What to pack for Worcester in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 26°F, highs near 43°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
- Waterproof boots – about 13.7 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 24 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 946 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 Worcester in March?
The normal high is 43°F and the normal low is 26°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 0°F (most recently on March 9, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Worcester in March?
About 12 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.2 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (10.2 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Worcester in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 13.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 9 days.
Is March a good time to visit Worcester?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Worcester (39 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Worcester Rgnl Airport (USW00094746), 3.7 mi W of the city center, 1,000 ft (516 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Northbridge 2 (USC00195524), 12 mi SSE of the city center, 315 ft (169 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 41 mi E of the city center, 12 ft (472 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Orange Municipal Airport (725085-54756), 33 mi NW of the city center, 544 ft (60 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.