March weather forecastMachias, NY

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Machias, is a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and 39.4°F (4.1°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C) to a cold 39.4°F (4.1°C). Machias's temperature drops to an average low of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

In Machias, the average relative humidity in March is 85%.

Rainfall

In Machias, in March, during 12 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Machias, there are 177.9 rainfall days, and 33.7" (856mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Machias. In Machias, in March, during 13.8 snowfall days, 5.63" (143mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Machias, New York, there are 94.3 snowfall days, and 48.23" (1225mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Machias, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:39 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

The average sunshine in March in Machias is 4.5h.

UV index

In Machias, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in March leads to these recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Machias, New York, are 39.4°F (4.1°C) and 24.4°F (-4.2°C) respectively.

The average relative humidity in March is 85%.

In Machias, in March, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Machias, in March, snow falls for 13.8 days, with typically accumulated 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

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

On the first day of March in Machias, New York, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:39 pm EDT.

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

In Machias, New York, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.5h.

In Machias, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Machias, NY

  • Average high temperature in March: 39.4°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 (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Machias, 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
Machias, NY

  • Average wind speed in March: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Machias, NY

  • Average humidity in March: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (79%).

Average rainfall in March
Machias, NY

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in March
Machias, NY

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Machias, NY

  • Average snowfall in March: 5.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Machias, NY

  • Average snowfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Machias, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Machias, NY

  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (11.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Machias, 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
Machias, NY

  • Average cloud cover in March: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in March
Machias, NY

  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).