March weather forecastAmherst, NY
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Amherst, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.6°F (4.8°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).Temperature
As Amherst transitions into March, the average high-temperature is observed to rise from a freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C) in February to a wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C). Throughout the month of March, the average temperature in Amherst dips to a subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In Amherst, in March, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Amherst, there are 169.2 rainfall days, and 28.15" (715mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Amherst, New York, in March, snow falls for 12.4 days, with typically accumulated 4.02" (102mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 77.2 snowfall days, and 30.94" (786mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Amherst is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:40 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 Amherst, the average sunshine in March is 4.8h.UV index
In Amherst, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. 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
Amherst, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 40.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Amherst, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Amherst, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Amherst, NY
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and September (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Amherst, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in March
Amherst, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Amherst, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 4.02"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Amherst, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Amherst, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 4h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Amherst, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 9.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Amherst, 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, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Amherst, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 62
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Amherst, NY
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).
