Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
In March, the average high-temperature marginally rises from a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C) in February to an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C). Nighttime temperature in Alton experiences an average drop to a freezing cold 29.1°F (-1.6°C) in March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Alton, New York, in March, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Alton, there are 171.8 rainfall days, and 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, in Alton, it is snowing for 10.3 days. Throughout March, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated. In Alton, during the entire year, snow falls for 67.1 days and aggregates up to 22.99" (584mm) of snow.Daylight
In Alton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:33 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 Alton, New York, the average sunshine in March is 5.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Alton is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Alton in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Alton?
How many days does it rain in March in Alton?
How much does it snow in Alton in March?
How many hours of daylight does Alton have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Alton?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Alton?
How many hours of sunshine does Alton have in March?
How high is the UV index in March in Alton?
Average temperature in March
Alton, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 38.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).
Average pressure in March
Alton, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Alton, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 11.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Alton, NY
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Alton, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").
Average rainfall days in March
Alton, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Alton, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 2.44"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Alton, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Alton, NY
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Alton, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 9.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (12.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Alton, NY
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Alton, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Alton, NY
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
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