March weather forecastMerrick, NY

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Merrick, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average low of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

Upon the beginning of March, Merrick's high-temperatures register at a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C), closely mirroring the preceding month. Merrick's March nights experience a subtle temperature dip to an average of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Humidity

In Merrick, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Merrick, in March, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Merrick, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.2 days and collects up to 37.17" (944mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Merrick, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:18 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 is 6.5h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in March, in Merrick, is 44.2°F (6.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C).

In Merrick, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

In Merrick, during March, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 2.9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

In Merrick, New York, during March, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

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

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EDT.

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

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

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

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Merrick is 2. A UV Index value 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
Merrick, NY

  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Merrick, 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).

Average wind speed in March
Merrick, NY

  • Average wind speed in March: 12.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Merrick, NY

  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Merrick, NY

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").

Average rainfall days in March
Merrick, NY

  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Merrick, NY

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Merrick, NY

  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 30min

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).

Average sunshine days in March
Merrick, NY

  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Merrick, NY

  • Average UV index in March: 2

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

Average cloud cover in March
Merrick, NY

  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Merrick, 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).