March weather forecast
Schenectady, NY

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Weather in March

A significant shift in weather pattern begins in March for Schenectady, with temperatures rising to a high of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and snowfall decreasing to 3.35" (85mm). Spring is subtly signaled in through the lengthening hours of daylight and thawing landscape. This transitional period brings both the last of the ski season and the first hints of emerging spring greenery. The cold winds of winter gradually start to lose their bite, replaced with milder breezes. Carrying the weight of snowflakes to the beauty of spring blossoms, March is truly a pivotal and dynamic month in Schenectady.

Temperature

An upsurge in temperatures occurs in Schenectady as February gives way to March, with average highs shifting from a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) to a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C). In Schenectady, March is marked by an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In Schenectady, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Schenectady, during March, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 137.4 rainfall days, and 25.75" (654mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Schenectady, New York, in March, during 6.8 snowfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 36.5 snowfall days, and 22.56" (573mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Schenectady, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:21 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 in Schenectady is 5.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Schenectady?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Schenectady, is 40.6°F (4.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Schenectady?

In Schenectady, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March in Schenectady?

In March, in Schenectady, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout March, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Schenectady?

In March, in Schenectady, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout March, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Schenectady?

The average day length in March in Schenectady, New York, is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Schenectady?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Schenectady, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:21 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, 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 Schenectady?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

How high is the UV index in March in Schenectady?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Schenectady, New York, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Schenectady, NY

Average temperature in March - Schenectady, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Schenectady, NY

Average pressure in March - Schenectady, 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 (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Schenectady, NY

Average wind speed in March - Schenectady, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Schenectady, NY

Average humidity in March - Schenectady, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Schenectady, NY

Average rainfall in March - Schenectady, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in March
Schenectady, NY

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Schenectady, NY

Average snowfall in March - Schenectady, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Schenectady, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Schenectady, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Schenectady, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Schenectady, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Schenectady, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Schenectady, NY

Average UV index in March - Schenectady, NY
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Schenectady, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Schenectady, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in March
Schenectady, NY

Average visibility in March - Schenectady, NY
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May and September (5mi).

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