March weather forecast
West Elmira, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in West Elmira, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 41°F (5°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

March brings a slight elevation in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's wintry 32.4°F (0.2°C) to a still cold 41°F (5°C). In March, the temperature in West Elmira drops to an average of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) at night.

Humidity

In West Elmira, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In West Elmira, during March, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. In West Elmira, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.7 days and collects up to 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in West Elmira. In West Elmira, in March, during 12.6 snowfall days, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in West Elmira, there are 76.6 snowfall days, and 34.61" (879mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in West Elmira is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST. On the last day of March, in West Elmira, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:32 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 5.1h.

UV index

In West Elmira, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During March, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in West Elmira in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in West Elmira, is 41°F (5°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in West Elmira?

In West Elmira, New York, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

How many days does it rain in March in West Elmira?

In West Elmira, New York, during March, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in West Elmira?

In West Elmira, during March, snow falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in West Elmira?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in West Elmira?

On the first day of March in West Elmira, New York, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:32 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in West Elmira, New York, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does West Elmira have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in West Elmira is 5.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March in West Elmira?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in West Elmira is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
West Elmira, NY

Average temperature in March - West Elmira, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
West Elmira, NY

Average pressure in March - West Elmira, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
West Elmira, NY

Average wind speed in March - West Elmira, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in March
West Elmira, NY

Average humidity in March - West Elmira, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (78%).

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Average rainfall in March
West Elmira, NY

Average rainfall in March - West Elmira, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in March
West Elmira, NY

Average rainfall days in March - West Elmira, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
West Elmira, NY

Average snowfall in March - West Elmira, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
West Elmira, NY

Average snowfall days in March - West Elmira, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.7 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
West Elmira, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - West Elmira, NY
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
West Elmira, NY

Average sunshine days in March - West Elmira, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
West Elmira, NY

Average UV index in March - West Elmira, 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 and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
West Elmira, NY

Average cloud cover in March - West Elmira, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in March
West Elmira, NY

Average visibility in March - West Elmira, NY
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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