March weather forecast
Plainview, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Plainview, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.6°F (7°C) and an average low of 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of March notes an average high-temperature of a frosty 44.6°F (7°C), subtly shifted from February's 39.4°F (4.1°C). Plainview sees a minor drop to an average minimum temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) during the night in the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In Plainview, in March, during 7.8 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Plainview, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.6 days and collects up to 7.83" (199mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:18 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

In March, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Plainview. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

In Plainview, in March, the average high-temperature is 44.6°F (7°C), and the average low-temperature is 36°F (2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Plainview?

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout March, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

March is the month with the most snowfall in Plainview. Snow falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.9 snowfall days, in March, Plainview aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Plainview have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, 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 Plainview have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Plainview, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Plainview, NY

Average temperature in March - Plainview, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Plainview, NY

Average pressure in March - Plainview, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Plainview, NY

Average wind speed in March - Plainview, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Plainview, NY

Average humidity in March - Plainview, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Plainview, NY

Average rainfall in March - Plainview, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Plainview, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Plainview, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Plainview, NY

Average snowfall in March - Plainview, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Plainview, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Plainview, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Plainview, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Plainview, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Plainview, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Plainview, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Plainview, NY

Average UV index in March - Plainview, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Plainview, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Plainview, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Plainview, NY

Average visibility in March - Plainview, 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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