March weather forecastPlattsburgh, NY
March
Weather in March
March is the first whiff of the transition season from chilling winters to milder springs. Standout differences morph the February snowscapes into more diverse March weather displays. Incidentally, the snowfall tapering off to 5.43" (138mm), the landscape begins to wear a less dense white coat. The potent March winds carry the whispers of the changing seasons, transitioning the weather to spring's gentle calmness. By the time April breezes in, expect more perceptible shifts in the weather.Temperature
The onset of March brings a minor temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a freezing cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C) in February to a cold 36.3°F (2.4°C). Plattsburgh's average low-temperature in the month of March is recorded at a subzero cold 22.5°F (-5.3°C).Humidity
In Plattsburgh, the average relative humidity in March is 83%.Rainfall
In Plattsburgh, in March, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.6 rainfall days, and 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Plattsburgh, New York, during March, snow falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow. In Plattsburgh, during the entire year, snow falls for 78.2 days and aggregates up to 37.13" (943mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:20 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 Plattsburgh, the average sunshine in March is 5.1h.UV index
In Plattsburgh, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Plattsburgh, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 36.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 22.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Plattsburgh, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"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
Plattsburgh, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Plattsburgh, NY
- Average humidity in March: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Plattsburgh, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.73").
Average rainfall days in March
Plattsburgh, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Plattsburgh, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 5.43"
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
Plattsburgh, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Plattsburgh, 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: 5h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Plattsburgh, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 10 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Plattsburgh, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Plattsburgh, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Plattsburgh, NY
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).
