March weather forecastHoward Beach, NY

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Howard Beach, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

In March, the meteorological conditions subtly change with the average high-temperature edging from an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C) in February to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). March nights in Howard Beach experience a consistent temperature drop to a cold 36°F (2.2°C).

Humidity

In Howard Beach, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout March, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Howard Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.3 days and collects up to 18.62" (473mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall in Howard Beach. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Howard Beach is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 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 March, the average sunshine in Howard Beach is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During March, Howard Beach experiences an average high-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and a low-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C).

The average relative humidity in March in Howard Beach is 73%.

In Howard Beach, New York, during March, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall in Howard Beach, New York, is March, when snow falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.3 snowfall days, in March, Howard Beach aggregates 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

In Howard Beach, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Howard Beach, New York, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

In Howard Beach, New York, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

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

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Howard Beach, NY

  • Average high temperature in March: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Howard Beach, NY

  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"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).

Average wind speed in March
Howard Beach, NY

  • Average wind speed in March: 11.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in March
Howard Beach, NY

  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Howard Beach, NY

  • Average rainfall in March: 1.3"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in March
Howard Beach, NY

  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Howard Beach, NY

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Howard Beach, NY

  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Howard Beach, NY

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Howard Beach, NY

  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Howard Beach, 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
Howard Beach, NY

  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Howard Beach, NY

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).