March weather forecastLake Placid, NY
March
Weather in March
As winter transitions to spring, March experiences a considerable shift. The temperature range starts to increase from 19.8°F (-6.8°C) to a warming 33.3°F (0.7°C). March is distinct with a significant drop in snowfall while the days with rainfall increase. The daylight hours begin to lengthen, making it a desirable time to explore the outdoors. The changes in weather make March distinguishable from the first two months.Temperature
The arrival of March in Lake Placid brings a soft temperature shift, with the average high-temperature nudging from a subzero cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C) in February to a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C). Lake Placid's nighttime temperature in March falls to an average of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).Humidity
In Lake Placid, the average relative humidity in March is 88%.Rainfall
In Lake Placid, during March, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lake Placid, there are 168.6 rainfall days, and 36.5" (927mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Lake Placid are January through May, October through December. In Lake Placid, in March, during 20.7 snowfall days, 13.98" (355mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lake Placid, during the entire year, snow falls for 120.6 days and aggregates up to 82.28" (2090mm) of snow.Daylight
In Lake Placid, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Lake Placid, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:22 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 Lake Placid is 3.8h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Lake Placid, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 33.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 19.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Lake Placid, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Lake Placid, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Lake Placid, NY
- Average humidity in March: 88%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).
Average rainfall in March
Lake Placid, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.28").
Average rainfall days in March
Lake Placid, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Lake Placid, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 13.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (15.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Lake Placid, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 20.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Lake Placid, NY
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 3h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Lake Placid, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Lake Placid, NY
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Lake Placid, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 72
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 42).
Average visibility in March
Lake Placid, NY
- Average visibility in March: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, October, November and December (4mi).
