March weather forecast
Hancock, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Hancock, is an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March introduces a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) to a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C). An average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) is common during the nights of March.

Humidity

In Hancock, the average relative humidity in March is 84%.

Rainfall

In Hancock, New York, during March, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. In Hancock, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.8 days and collects up to 9.13" (232mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hancock are January through May, October through December. In Hancock, in March, during 8.4 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 48.7 snowfall days, and 7.44" (189mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Hancock is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:26 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 March, the average sunshine in Hancock is 4.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Hancock?

Hancock in March has an average high-temperature of 39.6°F (4.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Hancock?

In March, the average relative humidity in Hancock, New York, is 84%.

How much does it rain in Hancock in March?

In Hancock, during March, the rain falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Hancock?

In March, in Hancock, New York, it is snowing for 8.4 days. Throughout March, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Hancock have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Hancock?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Hancock, New York, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:26 pm EDT.

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

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

In Hancock, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.5h.

How high is the UV index in March in Hancock?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Hancock, NY

Average temperature in March - Hancock, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.6°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 (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

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Average pressure in March
Hancock, NY

Average pressure in March - Hancock, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Hancock, NY

Average wind speed in March - Hancock, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in March
Hancock, NY

Average humidity in March - Hancock, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (79%).

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Average rainfall in March
Hancock, NY

Average rainfall in March - Hancock, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in March
Hancock, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Hancock, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Hancock, NY

Average snowfall in March - Hancock, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Hancock, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Hancock, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 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
Hancock, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Hancock, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Hancock, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Hancock, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Hancock, NY

Average UV index in March - Hancock, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Hancock, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Hancock, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).

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Average visibility in March
Hancock, NY

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (4mi).

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