March weather forecastSaranac Lake, NY
March
Weather in March
With the arrival of March, the weather in Saranac Lake slowly hints at a transition toward warmer times. Its temperature marginally softens with lows and highs stretching from 19.9°F (-6.7°C) to 33.3°F (0.7°C). Although the city still lies under a blanket of snow, the frequency of snowfall decreases notably in favor of rainfall. Skies still remain predominantly cloudy, offering an overcast scenic drama of dark, rolling cloud formations. Street corners bid goodbye to piles of melting white sludge, offering a promise of the upcoming spring.Temperature
March's arrival signals a modest temperature shift, moving from a subzero cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C) in February to an icy 33.3°F (0.7°C). Saranac Lake records an average nighttime low of 19.9°F (-6.7°C) in March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 88%.Rainfall
In Saranac Lake, New York, during March, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. In Saranac Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.6 days and collects up to 33.46" (850mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Saranac Lake, during March, snow falls for 20.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 12.48" (317mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 120.5 snowfall days, and 74.72" (1898mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:23 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 3.9h.UV index
January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 33.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 19.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average humidity in March: 88%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).
Average rainfall in March
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").
Average rainfall days in March
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 12.48"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (14.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 20.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (24.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 3h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 6.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average UV index in March: 1
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 71
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 81).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).
Average visibility in March
Saranac Lake, NY
- Average visibility in March: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).
