March weather forecast
Alden, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Alden, is a wintry month, 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

March's onset is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C) in February to a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C). An average minimum temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) marks the month of March in Alden.

Humidity

In Alden, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

Rainfall

In Alden, in March, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.8 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Alden, during March, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow. In Alden, during the entire year, snow falls for 78.6 days and aggregates up to 25.24" (641mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Alden, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Alden, New York, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:39 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 Alden, the average sunshine in March is 4.8h.

UV index

In Alden, 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 the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Alden in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Alden, is 40.6°F (4.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Alden?

In March, the average relative humidity in Alden is 82%.

How much does it rain in Alden in March?

In Alden, New York, in March, during 11.8 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Alden in March?

In Alden, during March, snow falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Alden have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Alden?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:39 pm EDT.

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

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.

How long on average sun shines in March in Alden?

In Alden, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Alden?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Alden is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Alden, NY

Average temperature in March - Alden, 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 (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Alden, NY

Average pressure in March - Alden, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Alden, NY

Average wind speed in March - Alden, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Alden, NY

Average humidity in March - Alden, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Alden, NY

Average rainfall in March - Alden, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").

Average rainfall days in March
Alden, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Alden, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Alden, NY

Average snowfall in March - Alden, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Alden, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Alden, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Alden, 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: 4h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Alden, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Alden, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Alden, NY

Average UV index in March - Alden, 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).

Average cloud cover in March
Alden, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Alden, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Alden, NY

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

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

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