Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average sea temperature in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
Stony Brook experiences an average high-temperature of a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C) with the onset of March, subtly varied from February's 38.8°F (3.8°C). March witnesses a minor deviation from daytime peaks, with an average nighttime temperature of 36°F (2.2°C).Humidity
In Stony Brook, New York, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.Rainfall
In Stony Brook, in March, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.8 rainfall days, and 33.78" (858mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Stony Brook, New York, is March, when snow falls for 2.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In March, the average ocean temperature in Stony Brook is 40.5°F (4.7°C).Note: In the course of swimming, this situation is life-threatening and fraught with risk. The severe cold of the water leads to immediate hyperventilation. Wearing a specialized swimsuit is critical to limit thermal injury.
Daylight
In Stony Brook, New York, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Stony Brook, 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
The average sunshine in March in Stony Brook is 6.3h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Stony Brook. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Stony Brook in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Stony Brook?
How many days does it rain in March in Stony Brook?
What is the snowiest month in Stony Brook?
What is the last month it snows in Stony Brook?
What is the ocean temperature in March in Stony Brook?
What is the average length of the day in March in Stony Brook?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Stony Brook?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Stony Brook?
How many hours of sunshine does Stony Brook have in March?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Stony Brook?
What is the UV index reading in March in Stony Brook?
Average temperature in March
Stony Brook, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 43.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Stony Brook, 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
Stony Brook, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 12.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Stony Brook, NY
- Average humidity in March: 72%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Stony Brook, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").
Average rainfall days in March
Stony Brook, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Stony Brook, 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, May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Stony Brook, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Stony Brook, NY
- Average sea temperature in March: 40.4°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (39.7°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Stony Brook, 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 2min
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
Stony Brook, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).
Average UV index in March
Stony Brook, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Stony Brook, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Stony Brook, 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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