Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average sea temperature in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
With the onset of March, New York's average high-temperature experiences a slight rise, moving from February's wintry 39.2°F to a chilly 46.4°F. An average low-temperature of 34.2°F is recorded during the nights in March.Humidity
In New York, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.Rainfall
In New York, New York, in March, during 12.7 rainfall days, 2.83" of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169 rainfall days, and 36.65" of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in New York. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.1 days and accumulates 2.64" of snow.Ocean temperature
In New York, the average seawater temperature in March is 40.1°F.Note: During swimming, this scenario is excessively cold, hazardous, and can lead to fatality. Hypothermia ensues swiftly without suitable insulated waterproof wear.
Daylight
In New York, New York, 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, in New York, sunrise is at 6:41 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 New York, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
FAQ
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Average temperature in March
New York, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 46.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.2°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 (26.1°F).
Average pressure in March
New York, 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
New York, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).
Average humidity in March
New York, NY
- Average humidity in March: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).
Average rainfall in March
New York, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").
Average rainfall days in March
New York, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
New York, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 2.64"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
New York, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
New York, NY
- Average sea temperature in March: 40.2°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (39.7°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
New York, 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 2min
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 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
New York, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).
Average UV index in March
New York, 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
New York, 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
New York, 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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