March weather forecastGhent, NY
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is also a wintry month in Ghent, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 41.2°F (5.1°C) and min 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Temperature
The onset of March introduces a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, nudging from a cold 32.5°F (0.3°C) in February to a still wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C). March's average low-temperature reading settles at a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Ghent, in March, during 10.5 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.1 rainfall days, and 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 3.9" (99mm) of snow.Daylight
In Ghent, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.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 March, 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
In Ghent, 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. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. 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
Ghent, 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).
Average pressure in March
Ghent, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Ghent, 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).
Average humidity in March
Ghent, 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%).
Average rainfall in March
Ghent, 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").
Average rainfall days in March
Ghent, 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).
Average snowfall in March
Ghent, 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").
Average snowfall days in March
Ghent, 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).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ghent, 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 42min
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).
Average sunshine days in March
Ghent, 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).
Average UV index in March
Ghent, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Ghent, 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).
Average visibility in March
Ghent, 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).
