March weather forecastAtlanta, NY
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Atlanta, is a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.6°F (4.2°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C).Temperature
The shift from February to March brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) to a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C). An average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) marks the nights throughout March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 83%.Rainfall
In Atlanta, in March, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Atlanta, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.7 days and collects up to 25.04" (636mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Atlanta, New York, it is snowing for 14.2 days. Throughout March, 5.16" (131mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 84.4 snowfall days, and 33.82" (859mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Atlanta, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:35 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 in Atlanta is 4.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Atlanta, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 39.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 24.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Atlanta, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Atlanta, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Atlanta, NY
- Average humidity in March: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).
Average rainfall in March
Atlanta, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 1.81"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and October (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").
Average rainfall days in March
Atlanta, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.2 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Atlanta, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 5.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.3").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Atlanta, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Atlanta, 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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Atlanta, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 9.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Atlanta, 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 January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Atlanta, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in March
Atlanta, NY
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
