March weather forecastRocky Point, NY
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Rocky Point, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.7°F (6.5°C) and min 36°F (2.2°C).Temperature
Rocky Point's shift into March sets the average high-temperature at a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C), a figure that deviates only slightly from February's 39.6°F (4.2°C). In Rocky Point, the nightly March temperatures experience a slight descent from daily highs to an average low of 36°F (2.2°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.Rainfall
In Rocky Point, in March, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rocky Point, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153 days and collects up to 35.04" (890mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Rocky Point, New York, are January through March, May and December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.Daylight
In Rocky Point, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:15 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 Rocky Point, New York, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.UV index
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Rocky Point, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 43.7°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Rocky Point, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Rocky Point, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 12.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Rocky Point, NY
- Average humidity in March: 72%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Rocky Point, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").
Average rainfall days in March
Rocky Point, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Rocky Point, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 2.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Rocky Point, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rocky Point, NY
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Rocky Point, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Rocky Point, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Rocky Point, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Rocky Point, NY
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
