March weather forecastHead of the Harbor, NY

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Head of the Harbor, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 2.2°C and max 6.6°C.

Temperature

As Head of the Harbor welcomes March, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a frosty 6.6°C, showing little deviation from February's 3.8°C. Nighttime readings in Head of the Harbor during March register a minimal drop from daytime highs, averaging at an icy 2.2°C.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Head of the Harbor is 72%.

Rainfall

In Head of the Harbor, during March, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Head of the Harbor, there are 146.8 rainfall days, and 858mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Head of the Harbor is March, when snow falls for 2.3 days and typically aggregates up to 54mm of snow.

Daylight

In Head of the Harbor, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Head of the Harbor, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:16 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 Head of the Harbor, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Head of the Harbor are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Head of the Harbor, in March, the average high-temperature is 6.6°C, and the average low-temperature is 2.2°C.

The average relative humidity in March in Head of the Harbor is 72%.

In Head of the Harbor, New York, in March, during 10.5 rainfall days, 66mm of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall in Head of the Harbor is March, when snow falls for 2.3 days and typically aggregates up to 54mm of snow.

March is the last month it regularly snows in Head of the Harbor. During 2.3 snowfall days, in March, Head of the Harbor aggregates 54mm of snow.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:16 pm EDT.

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.

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Head of the Harbor, NY

  • Average high temperature in March: 6.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (26.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 2.2°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (21.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.6°C).

Average pressure in March
Head of the Harbor, NY

  • Average pressure in March: 1017.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.6mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Head of the Harbor, NY

  • Average wind speed in March: 19.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13.3km/h).

Average humidity in March
Head of the Harbor, NY

  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Head of the Harbor, NY

  • Average rainfall in March: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (91mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (52mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Head of the Harbor, NY

  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Head of the Harbor, NY

  • Average snowfall in March: 54mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (54mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Head of the Harbor, NY

  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Head of the Harbor, NY

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Head of the Harbor, NY

  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).

Average UV index in March
Head of the Harbor, NY

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Head of the Harbor, NY

  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Head of the Harbor, NY

  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May and December (9km).