Weather on March 2
Cambridge, MA
55 Years of Data
About This Date
March 2nd in Cambridge, MA typically brings chilly spring weather, with average highs around 44°F and lows near 25°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest March 2nd was in 2017 (55°F average), while the coldest was 1980 (14°F) — a 41°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 34% of recorded March 2nd dates, with snow falling 11% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 7"). Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for March 2nd in Cambridge, MA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 38° | 11° | 24° | 0.06" | 0.7" |
| 2025 | 54° | 16° | 35° | — | — |
| 2024 | 44° | 29° | 36° | — | — |
| 2023 | 45° | 33° | 39° | 0.37" | — |
| 2022 | 39° | 22° | 30° | — | — |
| 2021 | 44° | 13° | 28° | — | — |
| 2020 | 35° | 21° | 28° | — | — |
| 2019 | 39° | 22° | 30° | 0.03" | 0.4" |
| 2018 | 64° | 36° | 50° | 0.46" | — |
| 2017warmest | 63° | 47° | 55° | — | — |
| 2016 | 53° | 34° | 43° | 0.16" | — |
| 2015 | 31° | 23° | 27° | 0.21" | 2" |
| 2014 | 35° | 19° | 27° | — | — |
| 2013 | 42° | 32° | 37° | — | — |
| 2012 | 36° | 22° | 29° | 0.41" | 0.7" |
| 2011 | 38° | 22° | 30° | — | — |
| 2010 | 47° | 32° | 39° | — | — |
| 2009 | 25° | 21° | 23° | 0.98" | 7" |
| 2008 | 41° | 28° | 35° | — | — |
| 2007 | 44° | 32° | 38° | 1.48" | — |
| 2006 | 35° | 23° | 29° | — | — |
| 2005 | 34° | 25° | 29° | — | — |
| 2004 | 66° | 38° | 52° | 0.03" | — |
| 2003 | 43° | 22° | 32° | 0.01" | — |
| 2002 | 49° | 21° | 35° | — | — |
| 2001 | 32° | 17° | 25° | — | — |
| 2000 | 50° | 37° | 44° | 0.03" | — |
| 1999 | 51° | 32° | 42° | 0.02" | — |
| 1998 | 41° | 35° | 38° | — | — |
| 1997 | 51° | 36° | 43° | 0.07" | — |
| 1996 | 36° | 19° | 27° | — | — |
| 1995 | 29° | 24° | 26° | — | — |
| 1994 | 36° | 14° | 25° | — | — |
| 1993 | 44° | 19° | 32° | — | — |
| 1992 | 38° | 16° | 27° | — | — |
| 1991 | 64° | 42° | 53° | 0.15" | — |
| 1990 | 60° | 24° | 42° | — | — |
| 1989 | 44° | 19° | 32° | — | — |
| 1988 | 44° | 24° | 34° | — | — |
| 1987 | 37° | 29° | 33° | 1.2" | — |
| 1986 | 46° | 44° | 45° | — | — |
| 1985 | 57° | 17° | 37° | — | — |
| 1984 | 39° | 18° | 28° | — | — |
| 1983 | 48° | 33° | 41° | 1.61" | — |
| 1982 | 35° | 7° | 21° | 0.24" | 2.5" |
| 1981 | 48° | 29° | 38° | — | — |
| 1980coldest | 24° | 4° | 14° | — | — |
| 1979 | 45° | 26° | 35° | 0.09" | — |
| 1978 | 31° | 10° | 20° | — | — |
| 1977 | 41° | 23° | 32° | — | — |
| 1976 | 46° | 26° | 36° | — | — |
| 1975 | 37° | 22° | 29° | — | — |
| 1974 | 45° | 24° | 34° | — | — |
| 1973 | 51° | 25° | 38° | — | — |
| 1972 | 70° | 34° | 52° | — | — |
| 1971 | 48° | 26° | 37° | — | — |
Cambridge, MA Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Cambridge, MA Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
Cambridge, MA Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
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What to expect on March 2nd
This page shows what actually happened each year. For the odds — typical high and low, and how often it stays dry — see the climatological outlook for this date.
March 2nd outlook →