March weather forecastFort Plain, NY
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Fort Plain, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 38.8°F (3.8°C) and min 24.3°F (-4.3°C).Temperature
As March arrives, Fort Plain's weather shows a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from February's subzero cold 30.2°F (-1°C) to a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C). Throughout March, Fort Plain witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Fort Plain is 83%.Rainfall
In Fort Plain, in March, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 171 rainfall days, and 34.25" (870mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fort Plain, during March, snow falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of snow. In Fort Plain, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.4 days and aggregates up to 33.58" (853mm) of snow.Daylight
In Fort Plain, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:24 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 Fort Plain, the average sunshine in March is 5.3h.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 the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Fort Plain, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 38.8°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 (27.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 24.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Fort Plain, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"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
Fort Plain, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Fort Plain, NY
- Average humidity in March: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Fort Plain, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in March
Fort Plain, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Fort Plain, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 5.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Fort Plain, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fort Plain, 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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fort Plain, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 9.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Fort Plain, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Fort Plain, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in March
Fort Plain, NY
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
