March weather forecastProspect, NY
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Prospect, is a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).Temperature
The start of March signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C) in February to an icy 37°F (2.8°C). Prospect encounters a steady low-temperature average of 23.5°F (-4.7°C) throughout the month of March.Humidity
In Prospect, the average relative humidity in March is 85%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are March and September Rain falls for 13.1 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of rain.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, 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
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST. On the last day of March, 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
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Prospect is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 30min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
