March weather forecastJamestown, NY
March
Weather in March
March is a pivotal month for Jamestown weather as it signifies a transition from winter to spring. The city receives 3.31" (84mm) of snow, signaling a marked decrease from the more intense winter months. It's the period when the harshness of winter begins to ease off, with a few more sunshine hours and less cloudy skies. It’s a notable month for rainfall as well, making the air crisper and softer. Despite the slightly milder weather, March maintains its colder edge, given the persisting low temperatures.Temperature
As Jamestown welcomes March, the average high-temperature displays a subtle shift, adjusting from a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) in February to an icy 39.6°F (4.2°C). Nighttime temperature in Jamestown lowers to an average of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) in March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Jamestown is 84%.Rainfall
In March, in Jamestown, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Jamestown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.4 days and collects up to 27.72" (704mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Jamestown are January through May, October through December. In Jamestown, during March, snow falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 85.6 snowfall days, and 32.91" (836mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Jamestown is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Jamestown, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:41 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 is 5h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Jamestown, New York, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Jamestown, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 39.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Jamestown, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Jamestown, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Jamestown, NY
- Average humidity in March: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and September (81%).
Average rainfall in March
Jamestown, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 1.93"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in March
Jamestown, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Jamestown, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 3.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Jamestown, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 11.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Jamestown, 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: 5h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Jamestown, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 10.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Jamestown, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Jamestown, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Jamestown, NY
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
