March weather forecast
Belfast, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Belfast, is a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C) to a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C). Belfast, during March nights, observes an average temperature of 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Belfast, during March, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 170.2 rainfall days, and 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Belfast, during March, snow falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.12" (130mm) of snow. In Belfast, during the entire year, snow falls for 95.9 days and aggregates up to 45.12" (1146mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Belfast, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 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 March, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

In Belfast, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

The high-temperature, in March, in Belfast, records 39.7°F (4.3°C), while the low-temperature is 24.4°F (-4.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Belfast, in March, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Belfast, during March, snow falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.12" (130mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Belfast have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

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

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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 4.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in March
Belfast, NY

Average temperature in March - Belfast, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Belfast, NY

Average pressure in March - Belfast, 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).

Average wind speed in March
Belfast, NY

Average wind speed in March - Belfast, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Belfast, NY

Average humidity in March - Belfast, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in March
Belfast, NY

Average rainfall in March - Belfast, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in March
Belfast, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Belfast, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Belfast, NY

Average snowfall in March - Belfast, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Belfast, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Belfast, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Belfast, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Belfast, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Belfast, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Belfast, NY

Average UV index in March - Belfast, 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).

Average cloud cover in March
Belfast, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Belfast, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in March
Belfast, NY

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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