March weather forecastShirley, NY

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Shirley, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.3°F (6.3°C) and 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

The advent of March signifies a minor shift to an average high-temperature of a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C), aligning closely with February. A modest decline from daytime high temperatures in Shirley is noticed in March, marking the average low at an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Humidity

In Shirley, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Shirley, in March, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shirley, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.2 days and collects up to 30.2" (767mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Shirley, during March, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow. In Shirley, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.9 days and aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Shirley, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST. On the last day of the month, 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

The average sunshine in March 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in March, in Shirley, is 43.3°F (6.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.3°F (2.4°C).

The average relative humidity in March in Shirley, New York, is 73%.

In Shirley, New York, in March, during 12.3 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Shirley, New York, in March, during 2.9 snowfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

In March, 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 the month, in Shirley, New York, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:15 pm EDT.

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.

The average sunshine duration in March in Shirley, New York, is 6.5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Shirley, NY

  • Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.3°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Shirley, 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
Shirley, NY

  • Average wind speed in March: 13.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Shirley, NY

  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Shirley, NY

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.31").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Shirley, NY

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Shirley, NY

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Shirley, NY

  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Shirley, 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 30min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Shirley, NY

  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Shirley, 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
Shirley, NY

  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
Shirley, 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).