March weather forecastRockdale, NY
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Rockdale, New York, with an average temperature varying between 39°F (3.9°C) and 24.3°F (-4.3°C).Temperature
The arrival of March signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C) in February to a wintry 39°F (3.9°C). Throughout March, an average low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) is experienced.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 84%.Rainfall
In Rockdale, during March, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.2 rainfall days, and 18.58" (472mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 13.5 days. Throughout March, 4.09" (104mm) of snow is accumulated. In Rockdale, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 82.5 days and aggregates up to 23.31" (592mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 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
In Rockdale, the average sunshine in March is 4.5h.UV index
In Rockdale, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into 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. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Rockdale, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 39°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 24.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Rockdale, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Rockdale, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Rockdale, NY
- Average humidity in March: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (79%).
Average rainfall in March
Rockdale, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").
Average rainfall days in March
Rockdale, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Rockdale, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 4.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Rockdale, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rockdale, 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 6min).
- 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 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Rockdale, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 10.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Rockdale, 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 February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Rockdale, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 65
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in March
Rockdale, NY
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
