March weather forecastMount Vernon, NY

March

Weather in March

Welcoming spring, March in Mount Vernon sees cold transforming into cool with a thaw setting in. As temperatures climb to an average high of 46°F (7.8°C), snowfall begins to subside. Longer daylight hours offer more time to soak in the sun's warmth despite the mostly overcast sky. The wind’s zephyr-like quality offers relief amidst the changeover in season. March makes the transition from winter to spring an eased one with a periodic balance of chill and warmth.

Temperature

With the beginning of March, Mount Vernon's average high-temperature sees a minor increase, transitioning from a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C) in February to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). During March, Mount Vernon records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 33.8°F (1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In Mount Vernon, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mount Vernon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.5 days and collects up to 33.19" (843mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.5 days and accumulates 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:19 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 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Updated: Jul 8, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in March, in Mount Vernon, is 46°F (7.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 33.8°F (1°C).

In March, the average relative humidity in Mount Vernon is 72%.

In Mount Vernon, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

March is the month with the most snowfall in Mount Vernon. Snow falls for 3.5 days and accumulates 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

In Mount Vernon, in March, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

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

On the first day of March in Mount Vernon, New York, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

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

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

38.8°F

46°F

57.2°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.9mph

9.4mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

15.9

16.7

14.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

47%

44%

Average visibility

6mi

Average temperature in March
Mount Vernon, NY

Average high temperature in March: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

Average low temperature in March: 33.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, NY

Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Mount Vernon, NY

Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Mount Vernon, NY

Average rainfall in March: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Mount Vernon, NY

Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Mount Vernon, NY

Average snowfall in March: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Mount Vernon, NY

Average snowfall days in March: 3.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mount Vernon, NY

Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

Average sunshine in March: 6h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mount Vernon, NY

Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Mount Vernon, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Mount Vernon, NY

Average cloud cover in March: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Mount Vernon, 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).