March weather forecast
Clarkson, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Clarkson, is a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

Observing a slight rise in March, the average high-temperature shifts from February's freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C) to a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C). Clarkson sees an average low-temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Clarkson, during March, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.5 rainfall days, and 24.61" (625mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Clarkson, in March, during 10.4 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 67.2 snowfall days, and 21.97" (558mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Clarkson, sunrise is at 6:46 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 March, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

In Clarkson, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

In March, in Clarkson, the average high-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 28.4°F (-2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 12.2 days. Throughout March, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 10.4 days. Throughout March, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Clarkson have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 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.

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 many hours of sunshine does Clarkson have in March?

In Clarkson, New York, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Clarkson, 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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Clarkson, NY

Average temperature in March - Clarkson, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Clarkson, NY

Average pressure in March - Clarkson, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Clarkson, NY

Average wind speed in March - Clarkson, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Clarkson, NY

Average humidity in March - Clarkson, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Clarkson, NY

Average rainfall in March - Clarkson, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in March
Clarkson, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Clarkson, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are August and October (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Clarkson, NY

Average snowfall in March - Clarkson, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.64"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Clarkson, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Clarkson, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Clarkson, 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Clarkson, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Clarkson, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Clarkson, NY

Average UV index in March - Clarkson, 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
Clarkson, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Clarkson, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Clarkson, NY

Average visibility in March - Clarkson, NY
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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