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
Entering March, Cortland sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's freezing cold 30.2°F (-1°C) to a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C). Throughout the month of March, Cortland witnesses an average temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 84%.Rainfall
In Cortland, during March, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cortland, there are 149.8 rainfall days, and 22.36" (568mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cortland, in March, snow falls for 12.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 79.7 snowfall days, and 24.06" (611mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:30 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 Cortland, the average sunshine in March is 4.6h.UV index
In Cortland, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Cortland, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 39.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 24.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Cortland, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Cortland, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Cortland, NY
- Average humidity in March: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (80%).
Average rainfall in March
Cortland, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 1.5"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.34").
Average rainfall days in March
Cortland, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Cortland, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 3.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Cortland, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 12.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cortland, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Cortland, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 9.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Cortland, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Cortland, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 65
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in March
Cortland, NY
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
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