Haverhill Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Haverhill

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
5.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
-4.4°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
0.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
101 mm
Avg Humidity
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83%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-7.9°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Haverhill March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Haverhill, with average highs near 5.4°C and lows around -4.4°C (mean 0.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 101 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

Haverhill March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Haverhill. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Haverhill was 2012 — when the month averaged 5°C — while the coldest was 1984 at -4.3°C. Typical March days reach 5.4°C with nights near -4.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp-0.5°C→2.1°C+2.6°C
Max Temp4.1°C→7.1°C+3°C
Min Temp-5.1°C→-2.8°C+2.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-5.0°C–-2.5°C3 yr (7%)
-2.5°C–0.0°C13 yr (29%)
0.0°C–2.5°C22 yr (49%)
2.5°C–5.0°C7 yr (16%)

Haverhill March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is about average for rainfall in Haverhill, averaging 101 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2010 with 297 mm, while the driest was 1981 at 23 mm.

Haverhill March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Haverhill during March averages 83%. The most humid March was 1993 at 93%, and the least humid was 1985 at 75%.

Haverhill March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 3.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Haverhill. The sunniest March was 2021 at 4.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2004 at 3.2.

Haverhill March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Haverhill during March is 0.6 m/s. The windiest Marchs were 2021, 2023 and 2025, among others at 0.7 m/s, while the calmest was 1995 at 0.5 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Haverhill

🌅
Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
🌆
Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How March Ranks in Haverhill

🥶4th coolest month of the year
🌵6th driest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Haverhill Weather by Month

Haverhill March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp-0.1°C0.2°C0.5°C0.5°C2.3°C+2.4°C
Avg High4.8°C5.0°C5.5°C5.2°C7.3°C+2.5°C
Avg Low-5.0°C-4.7°C-4.5°C-4.3°C-2.7°C+2.3°C
Avg Rain100 mm104 mm102 mm100 mm98 mm-2 mm

Extreme March Records in Haverhill

🔥Warmest March25.7°C1998
🧊Coldest March-24.3°C2003
🌧️Wettest March297 mm2010
🏜️Driest March23 mm1981
🌬️Windiest March0.7 m/s1983

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Haverhill have risen by about 2.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of -24.3°C (2003) to a record high of 25.7°C (1998).

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Rainfall in March is about average for rainfall, averaging 101 mm, with a wettest year of 297 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Haverhill?

A quieter season to visit Haverhill

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Haverhill. That said, March — with days averaging 5.4°C and nights around -4.4°C (mean 0.5°C) and higher rainfall (101 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Haverhill's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Haverhill Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Haverhill, with average highs near 5.4°C and lows around -4.4°C (mean 0.5°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 101 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 101 mm of rainfall in Haverhill, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 297 mm (2010), and the driest just 23 mm (1981). Humidity sits around 83% and average wind speed is 0.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How March has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 2.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 4.1°C to 7.1°C and overnight lows from -5.1°C to -2.8°C over the same span.
March Weather in Haverhill, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20258.2°C2.8°C-2.5°C19.1°C-14.6°C77 mm79%0.7 m/s3.6
20246.7°C2.5°C-1.7°C12.9°C-8.4°C214 mm86%0.6 m/s3.7
20235.5°C1.2°C-3.0°C12.4°C-8.6°C101 mm84%0.7 m/s3.8
20227.0°C1.9°C-3.2°C20.2°C-15.1°C75 mm82%0.6 m/s3.7
20218.3°C2.3°C-3.8°C20.0°C-13.0°C47 mm76%0.7 m/s4.5
20208.1°C3.0°C-2.2°C17.2°C-10.1°C74 mm81%0.6 m/s3.8
20194.7°C-0.1°C-4.8°C17.2°C-14.9°C56 mm84%0.6 m/s3.9
20184.1°C0.1°C-4.0°C14.7°C-17.5°C87 mm86%0.7 m/s3.5
20172.4°C-2.2°C-6.8°C14.2°C-16.4°C99 mm78%0.7 m/s3.8
20168.3°C3.1°C-2.1°C20.2°C-9.7°C89 mm81%0.6 m/s3.8
20152.1°C-3.0°C-8.1°C12.2°C-22.8°C49 mm84%0.6 m/s3.8
20142.3°C-2.9°C-8.2°C10.6°C-18.7°C114 mm81%0.6 m/s3.6
20134.9°C0.5°C-3.8°C12.4°C-11.1°C62 mm83%0.7 m/s3.6
2012 🔥10.5°C5.0°C-0.4°C24.4°C-13.7°C43 mm83%0.6 m/s3.8
20114.9°C0.3°C-4.3°C16.0°C-16.7°C99 mm84%0.6 m/s3.7
2010 🌧️8.2°C3.9°C-0.4°C17.6°C-5.7°C297 mm86%0.7 m/s3.4
20095.8°C0.9°C-4.0°C14.9°C-16.9°C71 mm82%0.6 m/s3.9
20084.8°C0.1°C-4.6°C12.2°C-10.8°C141 mm84%0.6 m/s3.7
20074.6°C-0.8°C-6.2°C16.4°C-20.8°C101 mm85%0.7 m/s3.8
20065.9°C0.8°C-4.4°C18.8°C-10.8°C24 mm80%0.6 m/s4.2
20053.2°C-1.6°C-6.4°C13.7°C-15.5°C118 mm87%0.6 m/s3.9
20046.4°C1.7°C-3.0°C16.8°C-11.1°C72 mm81%0.6 m/s3.2
20036.0°C-0.2°C-6.4°C18.2°C-24.3°C95 mm87%0.6 m/s3.7
20027.0°C2.1°C-2.8°C16.8°C-9.6°C95 mm78%0.6 m/s3.5
20012.3°C-1.2°C-4.8°C12.2°C-14.6°C199 mm88%0.6 m/s3.3
20008.7°C3.1°C-2.5°C19.0°C-13.3°C103 mm83%0.6 m/s3.8
19996.0°C1.2°C-3.6°C16.9°C-13.6°C109 mm82%0.7 m/s4
19986.8°C2.0°C-2.8°C25.7°C-14.1°C106 mm87%0.6 m/s3.4
19973.2°C-1.2°C-5.7°C13.9°C-14.9°C135 mm87%0.7 m/s3.5
19963.3°C-1.4°C-6.1°C11.7°C-19.0°C76 mm84%0.6 m/s3.9
19956.1°C1.2°C-3.8°C14.4°C-14.7°C57 mm87%0.5 m/s3.4
19943.8°C-0.5°C-4.9°C12.2°C-16.9°C156 mm90%0.6 m/s3.8
19932.8°C-2.3°C-7.4°C18.7°C-20.4°C157 mm93%0.6 m/s3.5
19924.0°C-1.0°C-6.0°C12.5°C-16.7°C96 mm81%0.6 m/s3.7
19916.6°C1.9°C-2.9°C18.8°C-9.6°C105 mm83%0.7 m/s3.3
19907.4°C1.6°C-4.2°C20.2°C-14.3°C47 mm81%0.6 m/s3.9
19894.6°C-0.7°C-5.9°C21.0°C-17.6°C71 mm80%0.6 m/s3.6
19885.8°C0.5°C-4.9°C14.6°C-13.5°C62 mm79%0.6 m/s4.2
19875.8°C1.0°C-3.7°C18.3°C-15.2°C108 mm87%0.6 m/s3.4
19866.3°C0.6°C-5.0°C19.4°C-17.3°C103 mm84%0.6 m/s4.1
19856.1°C0.8°C-4.5°C18.0°C-16.0°C82 mm75%0.7 m/s4.1
1984 ❄️-0.4°C-4.3°C-8.1°C7.3°C-19.4°C130 mm90%0.7 m/s3.7
19835.1°C1.2°C-2.6°C11.5°C-9.9°C242 mm84%0.7 m/s—
19824.1°C-1.2°C-6.6°C13.9°C-20.4°C78 mm86%0.6 m/s—
19815.7°C1.0°C-3.8°C19.6°C-11.4°C23 mm81%0.6 m/s—

Actual recorded March data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Haverhill March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Haverhill in March?▼

The average high in March is around 5.4°C with lows near -4.4°C (mean 0.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Haverhill in March?▼

March averages 101 mm of rainfall in Haverhill, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 297 mm in 2010.

What was the hottest March on record in Haverhill?▼

The hottest March reached 25.7°C in 1998. The coldest dipped to -24.3°C in 2003.

Has March in Haverhill gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 2.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 4.1°C to 7.1°C and overnight lows from -5.1°C to -2.8°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Haverhill?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Haverhill and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 5.4°C daytime highs and -4.4°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Haverhill?▼

Not quite — March is the 4th coolest month in Haverhill, averaging 0.5°C.

What should I pack for Haverhill in March?▼

For March in Haverhill, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 5.4°C and lows of -4.4°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Haverhill humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 83% — quite humid.

How windy is Haverhill in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 0.6 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 0.7 m/s (1983).

Which March had the most rainfall in Haverhill?▼

The wettest March on record was 2010 with 297 mm. On average, March sees 101 mm.

Where does this March weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Haverhill behaves each March, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for March specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.