March weather forecast
Derby, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Derby, is a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Temperature

March signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). In Derby, the average nighttime temperature during March is a freezing cold 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Derby, New York, during March, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation. In Derby, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.5 days and collects up to 24.17" (614mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Derby, during March, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62.9 snowfall days, and 19.65" (499mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Derby is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Derby, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:41 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 Derby, the average sunshine in March is 5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in March leads to these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Derby?

The high-temperature in Derby during March is 39.7°F (4.3°C) and the low-temperature is 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Derby?

The average relative humidity in March in Derby is 82%.

How much does it rain in Derby in March?

In Derby, New York, during March, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Derby?

In Derby, during March, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Derby have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Derby?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:41 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Derby, 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 Derby have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Derby, New York, is 5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Derby?

In Derby, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Derby, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Derby, NY

Average pressure in March - Derby, 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 (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Derby, NY

Average wind speed in March - Derby, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in March
Derby, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (78%).

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Average rainfall in March
Derby, NY

Average rainfall in March - Derby, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in March
Derby, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Derby, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and October (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Derby, NY

Average snowfall in March - Derby, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Derby, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Derby, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.6 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
Derby, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Derby, 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: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Derby, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Derby, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Derby, NY

Average UV index in March - Derby, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Derby, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Derby, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Derby, NY

Average visibility in March - Derby, NY
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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