March weather forecast
Houghton, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Houghton, is a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C).

Temperature

Houghton experiences a temperature shift with the start of March, with average high-temperatures moving from a subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C) in February to an icy 39.6°F (4.2°C). An average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) is recorded during the nights in March in Houghton.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Houghton is 83%.

Rainfall

In Houghton, New York, during March, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.7 rainfall days, and 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Houghton. In Houghton, in March, during 15.5 snowfall days, 6.81" (173mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Houghton, New York, there are 96.3 snowfall days, and 46.38" (1178mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Houghton is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:37 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

The average sunshine in March is 4.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Houghton is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Houghton?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 39.6°F (4.2°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Houghton?

In March, the average relative humidity in Houghton is 83%.

How many days does it rain in March in Houghton?

In Houghton, New York, in March, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Houghton?

In Houghton, New York, in March, during 15.5 snowfall days, 6.81" (173mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Houghton have in March?

The average day length in March in Houghton is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Houghton?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Houghton, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

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

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

In Houghton, New York, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.5h.

How high is the UV index in March in Houghton?

In Houghton, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Houghton, NY

Average temperature in March - Houghton, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
Houghton, NY

Average pressure in March - Houghton, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Houghton, NY

Average wind speed in March - Houghton, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Houghton, NY

Average humidity in March - Houghton, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 83%

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

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Average rainfall in March
Houghton, NY

Average rainfall in March - Houghton, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in March
Houghton, NY

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Houghton, NY

Average snowfall in March - Houghton, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 6.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Houghton, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Houghton, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.8 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
Houghton, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Houghton, 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: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Houghton, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Houghton, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Houghton, NY

Average UV index in March - Houghton, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Houghton, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

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Average visibility in March
Houghton, NY

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

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

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