March weather forecastPetersburg, NY
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Petersburg, is a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).Temperature
March's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from February's subzero cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C) to a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C). March in Petersburg, New York, generally records an average low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
March is the month with the least rainfall in Petersburg. Rain falls for 14.1 days and accumulates 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Petersburg are January through May, October through December. In Petersburg, during March, snow falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.13" (181mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 66.1 snowfall days, and 39.09" (993mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 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 5.1h.UV index
In Petersburg, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in March translates into these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Petersburg, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 38.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 23.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Petersburg, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Petersburg, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Petersburg, NY
- Average humidity in March: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).
Average rainfall in March
Petersburg, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (2.6").
Average rainfall days in March
Petersburg, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Petersburg, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 7.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Petersburg, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Petersburg, 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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Petersburg, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 9.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).
Average UV index in March
Petersburg, NY
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Petersburg, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in March
Petersburg, NY
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
