Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
As March arrives, a slight rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a cold 37°F (2.8°C) in February to a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C). In Chester, an average nighttime temperature of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) is expected during March.Humidity
In Chester, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In Chester, during March, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. In Chester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.2 days and collects up to 25" (635mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Chester, during March, snow falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.3 snowfall days, and 17.68" (449mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:21 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 Chester, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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Average temperature in March
Chester, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 44.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Chester, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Chester, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Chester, NY
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Chester, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").
Average rainfall days in March
Chester, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Chester, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 3.74"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Chester, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Chester, NY
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Chester, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Chester, NY
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Chester, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in March
Chester, NY
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
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