March weather forecast
Ronkonkoma, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Ronkonkoma, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average low of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

Ronkonkoma's weather, upon March's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C), nearly identical to the prior month. Ronkonkoma's temperature during March nights registers a minor decrease to an average low of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In Ronkonkoma, during March, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. In Ronkonkoma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.3 days and collects up to 34.84" (885mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Ronkonkoma are January through March, May, October and December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:16 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

Ronkonkoma in March has an average high-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in Ronkonkoma is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Ronkonkoma, New York, during March, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

March is the month with the most snowfall in Ronkonkoma. Snow falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.5 snowfall days, in March, Ronkonkoma aggregates 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:16 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Ronkonkoma, 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Ronkonkoma, NY

Average temperature in March - Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Ronkonkoma, NY

Average pressure in March - Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"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
Ronkonkoma, NY

Average wind speed in March - Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9mph).

Average humidity in March
Ronkonkoma, NY

Average humidity in March - Ronkonkoma, 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
Ronkonkoma, NY

Average rainfall in March - Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").

Average rainfall days in March
Ronkonkoma, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ronkonkoma, NY

Average snowfall in March - Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ronkonkoma, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.5 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 and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ronkonkoma, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ronkonkoma, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Ronkonkoma, NY

Average UV index in March - Ronkonkoma, 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
Ronkonkoma, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Ronkonkoma, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Ronkonkoma, NY

Average visibility in March - Ronkonkoma, 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).

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