March weather forecastWaterford, NY
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is also an icy month in Waterford, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.8°F (4.9°C) and min 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Temperature
The shift from February to March sees a slight increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from 32°F (0°C) to a still cold 40.8°F (4.9°C). Waterford's average low-temperature in the month of March is recorded at a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C).Humidity
In Waterford, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Waterford, during March, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. In Waterford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.8 days and collects up to 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Waterford, during March, snow falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.4 snowfall days, and 27.2" (691mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Waterford, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:20 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 5.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Waterford, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 40.8°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 (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Waterford, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Waterford, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Waterford, 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 (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Waterford, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in March
Waterford, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Waterford, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 4.02"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Waterford, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Waterford, 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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Waterford, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Waterford, NY
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Waterford, 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).
Average visibility in March
Waterford, NY
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, August and September (5mi).
