March weather forecast
Prospect, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Prospect, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37°F (2.8°C) and 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Temperature

March shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C) to a cold 37°F (2.8°C). During March, Prospect experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Prospect is 85%.

Rainfall

March and September are months with the least rain in Prospect when the rain falls for 13.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Prospect. In March, in Prospect, it is snowing for 14.2 days. Throughout March, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated. In Prospect, during the entire year, snow falls for 88.9 days and aggregates up to 32.6" (828mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:26 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 4.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Prospect is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Prospect in March?

During March, Prospect experiences an average high-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) and a low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Prospect?

In March, the average relative humidity in Prospect is 85%.

What is the driest month in Prospect?

The months with the least rainfall in Prospect, New York, are March and September Rain falls for 13.1 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in March in Prospect?

In Prospect, in March, during 13.1 rainfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Prospect in March?

In Prospect, in March, during 14.2 snowfall days, 4.06" (103mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Prospect have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Prospect?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:26 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Prospect, New York, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Prospect?

The average sunshine duration in March in Prospect, New York, is 4.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Prospect?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Prospect, NY

Average temperature in March - Prospect, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

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Average pressure in March
Prospect, NY

Average pressure in March - Prospect, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"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).

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Average wind speed in March
Prospect, NY

Average wind speed in March - Prospect, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Prospect, NY

Average humidity in March - Prospect, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

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Average rainfall in March
Prospect, NY

Average rainfall in March - Prospect, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in March
Prospect, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Prospect, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Prospect, NY

Average snowfall in March - Prospect, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Prospect, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Prospect, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Prospect, 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Prospect, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Prospect, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Prospect, NY

Average UV index in March - Prospect, 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 January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Prospect, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Prospect, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 66

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 76).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in March
Prospect, NY

Average visibility in March - Prospect, NY
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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