March weather forecastPoughkeepsie, NY
March
Weather in March
March in Poughkeepsie marks the transition from winter to spring. While the last vestiges of winter's influence linger, the city starts to experience warmer days. A significant increase in daylight hours provides a refreshing sign of the forthcoming spring season. March holds the promise of shedding winter's cloak with average high temperatures reaching up to 44.2°F (6.8°C) and lows increasing to 28.4°F (-2°C). Rain replaces snowfall as the predominant form of precipitation, hinting at the change of seasons.Temperature
The onset of March introduces a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, nudging from a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C) in February to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). An average low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) is recorded during the nights in March in Poughkeepsie, New York.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Poughkeepsie is 77%.Rainfall
In March, in Poughkeepsie, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout March, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Poughkeepsie, New York, there are 157.6 rainfall days, and 28.9" (734mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Poughkeepsie are January through May, October through December. In Poughkeepsie, in March, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.03" (77mm) of snow. In Poughkeepsie, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 35.9 days and aggregates up to 16.57" (421mm) of snow.Daylight
In Poughkeepsie, New York, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Poughkeepsie, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 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 Poughkeepsie, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Poughkeepsie are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in March leads to these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in March
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 3.03"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 13 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Poughkeepsie, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in March
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
