March weather forecast
Chatham, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a wintry month in Chatham, New York, with an average temperature varying between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

March witnesses a subtle temperature ascent, adjusting from a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C) in February to a still cold 41.2°F (5.1°C). The low-temperature averages to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

In Chatham, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Chatham, New York, in March, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Chatham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.1 days and collects up to 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall in Chatham, New York. Snow falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Chatham, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Chatham, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 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

The average sunshine in March is 5.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Chatham, New York. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in March translates into these instructions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Chatham?

During March, Chatham experiences an average high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and a low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Chatham?

The average relative humidity in March in Chatham is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March in Chatham?

In Chatham, during March, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Chatham?

March is the month with the most snowfall in Chatham. Snow falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Chatham in March?

In March, in Chatham, it is snowing for 7.8 days. Throughout March, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Chatham have in March?

In March, the average day length in Chatham is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Chatham?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Chatham, New York, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Chatham?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Chatham?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in March in Chatham?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Chatham is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Chatham, NY

Average temperature in March - Chatham, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Chatham, NY

Average pressure in March - Chatham, 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
Chatham, NY

Average wind speed in March - Chatham, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Chatham, NY

Average humidity in March - Chatham, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

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Average rainfall in March
Chatham, NY

Average rainfall in March - Chatham, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in March
Chatham, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Chatham, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Chatham, NY

Average snowfall in March - Chatham, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Chatham, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Chatham, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 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
Chatham, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Chatham, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Chatham, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Chatham, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Chatham, NY

Average UV index in March - Chatham, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Chatham, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Chatham, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in March
Chatham, NY

Average visibility in March - Chatham, NY
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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