March weather forecastUniondale, NY

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Uniondale, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 44.4°F (6.9°C) and an average low of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

Uniondale starts March with an average high-temperature of a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from February. March nights register a minor temperature decline, steadying at a wintry 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In Uniondale, during March, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. In Uniondale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.1 days and collects up to 8.66" (220mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.3 snowfall days, in March, Uniondale aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.1 snowfall days, and 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Uniondale, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:18 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 Uniondale is 6.5h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Uniondale, records 44.4°F (6.9°C), while the low-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C).

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

In Uniondale, in March, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.3 snowfall days, in March, Uniondale aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:18 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.

In Uniondale, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in March: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Uniondale, NY

  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Uniondale, 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 (8.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Uniondale, NY

  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Uniondale, NY

  • Average rainfall in March: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Uniondale, NY

  • Average rainfall days in March: 8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Uniondale, NY

  • Average snowfall in March: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Uniondale, NY

  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Uniondale, NY

  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Uniondale, 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
Uniondale, 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
Uniondale, 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).