March weather forecastYork, KY

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in York, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.4°F (1.9°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

The start of March signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 42.1°F (5.6°C) in February to a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C). March nights observe an average temperature dip to an icy 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In York, in March, during 14.8 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.4 days and collects up to 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in York, it is snowing for 5.7 days. Throughout March, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.7 snowfall days, and 11.57" (294mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:25 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:55 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 5.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in York is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C) and a low-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

In York, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

In York, during March, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

In York, in March, snow falls for 5.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 6:25 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:55 pm EDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
York, KY

  • Average high temperature in March: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in March
York, KY

  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
York, KY

  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in March
York, KY

  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in March
York, KY

  • Average rainfall in March: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in March
York, KY

  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
York, KY

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
York, KY

  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sunshine in March
York, KY

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
York, KY

  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10 days).

Average UV index in March
York, KY

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
York, KY

  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
York, KY

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).