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
In Colonie, stepping into March brings a temperature increase, moving up from February's subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C) to a cold 40.8°F (4.9°C). In the month of March, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 13.9 days and typically collects 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Colonie, in March, during 9.6 snowfall days, 4.41" (112mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Colonie, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.3 days and aggregates up to 29.72" (755mm) of snow.Daylight
In Colonie, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Colonie, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:20 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
The average sunshine in March is 5.8h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March leads to these instructions:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Colonie, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 40.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.9°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 (16.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Colonie, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Colonie, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 7.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Colonie, NY
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Colonie, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (2.17").
Average rainfall days in March
Colonie, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Colonie, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 4.41"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Colonie, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.6 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Colonie, 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 5min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Colonie, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 11.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Colonie, 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, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Colonie, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Colonie, NY
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and September (5mi).
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