March weather forecast
Dix Hills, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Dix Hills, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

March brings an average high-temperature of a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C), showing a slight difference from February's 39°F (3.9°C). The nights of March in Dix Hills anticipate a slight dip from daytime high temperatures, settling to an average low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Humidity

In Dix Hills, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In Dix Hills, during March, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. In Dix Hills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.9 days and collects up to 35.94" (913mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Dix Hills, New York, is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:17 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 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Dix Hills in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Dix Hills, is 44.2°F (6.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Dix Hills?

The average relative humidity in March in Dix Hills, New York, is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March in Dix Hills?

In Dix Hills, during March, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Dix Hills?

The month with the most snowfall in Dix Hills, New York, is March, when snow falls for 3.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

What is the last month it snows in Dix Hills?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.2 snowfall days, in March, Dix Hills aggregates 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dix Hills have in March?

In March, the average day length in Dix Hills, New York, is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Dix Hills?

On the first day of March in Dix Hills, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:17 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Dix Hills, 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 in Dix Hills?

The average sunshine duration in March in Dix Hills, New York, is 6.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Dix Hills?

The months with the lowest UV index in Dix Hills, New York, are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in March in Dix Hills?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Dix Hills, New York, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Dix Hills, NY

Average temperature in March - Dix Hills, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Dix Hills, NY

Average pressure in March - Dix Hills, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Dix Hills, NY

Average wind speed in March - Dix Hills, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Dix Hills, NY

Average humidity in March - Dix Hills, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Dix Hills, NY

Average rainfall in March - Dix Hills, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.2").

Average rainfall days in March
Dix Hills, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Dix Hills, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dix Hills, NY

Average snowfall in March - Dix Hills, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dix Hills, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Dix Hills, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dix Hills, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dix Hills, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dix Hills, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Dix Hills, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Dix Hills, NY

Average UV index in March - Dix Hills, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Dix Hills, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Dix Hills, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Dix Hills, NY

Average visibility in March - Dix Hills, NY
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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