March weather forecast
Long Island City, NY

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Long Island City, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 34.9°F (1.6°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

In March, the average high-temperature slightly increases from a cold 39.4°F (4.1°C) in February to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). In March, in Long Island City, New York, the average low-temperature is 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Long Island City is 72%.

Rainfall

In Long Island City, during March, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. In Long Island City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.8 days and collects up to 6.73" (171mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Long Island City are January through March and December. The months with the most snowfall are February, March and December, with an average 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Long Island City is 6.4h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in March interpret into the following advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged 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. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in March in Long Island City?

In Long Island City, New York, in March, the average high-temperature is 46°F (7.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.9°F (1.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Long Island City?

In Long Island City, New York, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How much does it rain in Long Island City in March?

In Long Island City, New York, during March, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Long Island City?

The months with the most snowfall in Long Island City, New York, are February, March and December, with an average 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated snow.

What is the last month it snows in Long Island City?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Long Island City. During 1.9 snowfall days, in March, Long Island City aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Long Island City?

The average day length in March in Long Island City is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Long Island City?

On the first day of March in Long Island City, New York, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Long Island City?

On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Long Island City?

In Long Island City, New York, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Long Island City?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March in Long Island City?

In Long Island City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Long Island City, NY

Average temperature in March - Long Island City, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Long Island City, NY

Average pressure in March - Long Island City, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Long Island City, NY

Average wind speed in March - Long Island City, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Long Island City, NY

Average humidity in March - Long Island City, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
Long Island City, NY

Average rainfall in March - Long Island City, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.75").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").

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Average rainfall days in March
Long Island City, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Long Island City, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Long Island City, NY

Average snowfall in March - Long Island City, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.16"

The months with the highest snowfall are February, March and December (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Long Island City, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Long Island City, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Long Island City, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Long Island City, NY
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 58min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 3min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 19min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min

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).

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Average sunshine days in March
Long Island City, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Long Island City, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 21.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Long Island City, NY

Average UV index in March - Long Island City, NY
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Long Island City, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Long Island City, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Long Island City, NY

Average visibility in March - Long Island City, 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).

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