March weather forecast
Madison, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Madison, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.8°F (-4°C) and max 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

The embrace of March brings a minor uplift in the average high-temperature, shifting from a subzero cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) in February to an icy 38.3°F (3.5°C). In the month of March, Madison records a consistent average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C).

Humidity

In Madison, the average relative humidity in March is 84%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout March, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Madison, there are 161.6 rainfall days, and 36.02" (915mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Madison are January through May, October through December. In Madison, during March, snow falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.58" (218mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 88.2 snowfall days, and 50.98" (1295mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Madison, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:27 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 Madison, the average sunshine in March is 4.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Madison is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During March, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Madison in March?

In March, in Madison, the average high-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Madison?

In March, the average relative humidity in Madison, New York, is 84%.

How much does it rain in Madison in March?

In March, in Madison, New York, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout March, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Madison in March?

In Madison, New York, in March, snow falls for 15.6 days, with typically accumulated 8.58" (218mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Madison?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Madison?

On the first day of March in Madison, New York, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Madison?

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Madison?

In Madison, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Madison?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Madison, NY

Average temperature in March - Madison, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Madison, NY

Average pressure in March - Madison, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Madison, NY

Average wind speed in March - Madison, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in March
Madison, NY

Average humidity in March - Madison, 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 (79%).

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Average rainfall in March
Madison, NY

Average rainfall in March - Madison, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").

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Average rainfall days in March
Madison, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Madison, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Madison, NY

Average snowfall in March - Madison, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 8.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Madison, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Madison, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Madison, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Madison, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Madison, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Madison, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Madison, NY

Average UV index in March - Madison, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Madison, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Madison, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in March
Madison, NY

Average visibility in March - Madison, NY
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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