March weather forecast
York, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in York, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.6°F (-3°C) and an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C). York experiences a mean temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) during March nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in York is 81%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout March, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.7 days and collects up to 27.83" (707mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, in York, it is snowing for 13.2 days. Throughout March, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is accumulated. In York, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 81.5 days and aggregates up to 32.8" (833mm) of snow.

Daylight

In York, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:37 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 York, the average sunshine in March is 5h.

UV index

In York, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in March leads to these guidelines:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in York during March?

During March, York experiences an average high-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and a low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in York?

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

How many days does it rain in March in York?

In York, in March, during 13.3 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in York?

In York, in March, during 13.2 snowfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does York have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in York?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in York, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in York, 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 York have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in York?

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

Average temperature in March - York, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.6°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 (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in March
York, NY

Average pressure in March - York, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"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).

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Average wind speed in March
York, NY

Average wind speed in March - York, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
York, NY

Average humidity in March - York, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).

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Average rainfall in March
York, NY

Average rainfall in March - York, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in March
York, NY

Average rainfall days in March - York, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
York, NY

Average snowfall in March - York, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
York, NY

Average snowfall days in March - York, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.1 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
York, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - York, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
York, NY

Average sunshine days in March - York, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
York, NY

Average UV index in March - York, NY
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
York, NY

Average cloud cover in March - York, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in March
York, NY

Average visibility in March - York, NY
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (5mi).

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