March weather forecastAfton, NY
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Afton, is an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and an average high of 39°F (3.9°C).Temperature
March signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C) to a cold 39°F (3.9°C). Afton experiences a mean temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) during March nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 84%.Rainfall
In March, in Afton, New York, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout March, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Afton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.2 days and collects up to 18.58" (472mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Afton, in March, snow falls for 13.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.09" (104mm) of snow. In Afton, during the entire year, snow falls for 82.5 days and aggregates up to 23.31" (592mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:27 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 4.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Afton, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 39°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 24.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Afton, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Afton, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Afton, NY
- Average humidity in March: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (79%).
Average rainfall in March
Afton, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").
Average rainfall days in March
Afton, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Afton, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 4.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Afton, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Afton, NY
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 4h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Afton, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 10.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Afton, NY
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Afton, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 65
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in March
Afton, NY
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
