March weather forecast
Niskayuna, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Niskayuna, is an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.8°F (4.9°C) and min 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

Niskayuna's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of March, moving from a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C) in February to a wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C). Niskayuna observes an average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Niskayuna is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 13.9 days and typically collects 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Niskayuna, in March, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.41" (112mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 52.3 snowfall days, and 29.72" (755mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:21 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 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Niskayuna, New York, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during March leads to these advisories:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Niskayuna during March?

In Niskayuna, in March, the average high-temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Niskayuna?

The average relative humidity in March in Niskayuna is 79%.

What is the driest month in Niskayuna?

The month with the least rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 13.9 days and typically collects 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Niskayuna in March?

In Niskayuna, New York, during March, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Niskayuna in March?

In Niskayuna, New York, in March, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.41" (112mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Niskayuna have in March?

In March, the average day length in Niskayuna is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Niskayuna?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Niskayuna, New York, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:21 pm EDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Niskayuna have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Niskayuna, New York, is 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Niskayuna?

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Niskayuna?

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

Average temperature in March - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Niskayuna, NY

Average pressure in March - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"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
Niskayuna, NY

Average wind speed in March - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Niskayuna, NY

Average humidity in March - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in March
Niskayuna, NY

Average rainfall in March - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in March
Niskayuna, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Niskayuna, NY

Average snowfall in March - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.41"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Niskayuna, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (13.3 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
Niskayuna, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Niskayuna, 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: 5h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Niskayuna, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Niskayuna, NY

Average UV index in March - Niskayuna, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Niskayuna, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in March
Niskayuna, NY

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and September (5mi).

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