March weather forecast
Canaan, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Canaan, is a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

March's onset witnesses a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). Canaan reports a consistent average low-temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) throughout March nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Canaan, during March, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Canaan, there are 167.8 rainfall days, and 35.43" (900mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Canaan are January through May, October through December. In Canaan, in March, during 13 snowfall days, 7.4" (188mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Canaan, there are 69.2 snowfall days, and 40.98" (1041mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Canaan, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Canaan, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:19 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 Canaan, New York, the average sunshine in March is 5.3h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Canaan in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Canaan, is 39.7°F (4.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Canaan?

In Canaan, New York, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

How much does it rain in Canaan in March?

In Canaan, in March, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Canaan?

In Canaan, New York, in March, snow falls for 13 days, with typically accumulated 7.4" (188mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Canaan have in March?

In Canaan, New York, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Canaan?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Canaan, New York, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Canaan?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Canaan have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Canaan is 5.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Canaan?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Canaan.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Canaan?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Canaan, New York, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Canaan, NY

Average temperature in March - Canaan, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

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Average pressure in March
Canaan, NY

Average pressure in March - Canaan, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"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).

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Average wind speed in March
Canaan, NY

Average wind speed in March - Canaan, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Canaan, NY

Average humidity in March - Canaan, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

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Average rainfall in March
Canaan, NY

Average rainfall in March - Canaan, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.4").

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Average rainfall days in March
Canaan, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Canaan, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Canaan, NY

Average snowfall in March - Canaan, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 7.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Canaan, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Canaan, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Canaan, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Canaan, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Canaan, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Canaan, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.1 days).

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Average UV index in March
Canaan, NY

Average UV index in March - Canaan, NY
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Canaan, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Canaan, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in March
Canaan, NY

Average visibility in March - Canaan, 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).

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