March weather forecastLaFayette, NY
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in LaFayette, New York, with an average temperature varying between 39°F (3.9°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C).Temperature
The onset of March marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C) in February to an icy 39°F (3.9°C). LaFayette experiences a mean low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 84%.Rainfall
In March, in LaFayette, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In LaFayette, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150 days and collects up to 24.13" (613mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In LaFayette, in March, snow falls for 11.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.98" (101mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in LaFayette, there are 78.2 snowfall days, and 29.37" (746mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in LaFayette, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:30 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 LaFayette is 4.7h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
LaFayette, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 39°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 24.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).
Average pressure in March
LaFayette, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
LaFayette, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in March
LaFayette, NY
- Average humidity in March: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (80%).
Average rainfall in March
LaFayette, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.57").
Average rainfall days in March
LaFayette, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
LaFayette, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 3.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
LaFayette, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
LaFayette, NY
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 4h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
LaFayette, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 10.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.6 days).
Average UV index in March
LaFayette, 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, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
LaFayette, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 64
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in March
LaFayette, NY
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, November and December (5mi).
