March weather forecastPiercefield, NY
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Piercefield, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and max 33.4°F (0.8°C).Temperature
March witnesses a minor rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a subzero cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C) in February to an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C). During the month of March, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 20.5°F (-6.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Piercefield is 87%.Rainfall
In Piercefield, in March, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Piercefield, there are 140 rainfall days, and 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Piercefield, New York, are January through May, October through December. In Piercefield, in March, during 15.7 snowfall days, 9.17" (233mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Piercefield, there are 100.5 snowfall days, and 58.23" (1479mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Piercefield, New York, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:24 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
In March, the average sunshine is 4.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Piercefield are January, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average UV index of 1 in March transforms into this advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Piercefield, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 33.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 20.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).
Average pressure in March
Piercefield, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Piercefield, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (6mph).
Average humidity in March
Piercefield, NY
- Average humidity in March: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).
Average rainfall in March
Piercefield, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.69").
Average rainfall days in March
Piercefield, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Piercefield, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 9.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Piercefield, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 15.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Piercefield, NY
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 4h and 12min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Piercefield, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 10.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7 days).
Average UV index in March
Piercefield, NY
- Average UV index in March: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Piercefield, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 79).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 41).
Average visibility in March
Piercefield, NY
- Average visibility in March: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).
