March weather forecast
East Rockaway, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in East Rockaway, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 44.2°F (6.8°C) and min 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

Entering March, East Rockaway's average high-temperature reads a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. East Rockaway reports an average low temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C) in March, a minor decrease from the day's highs.

Humidity

In East Rockaway, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.2 rainfall days, and 37.17" (944mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:18 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 East Rockaway, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In East Rockaway, 44.2°F (6.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.7°F (2.6°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In East Rockaway, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How much does it rain in East Rockaway in March?

In East Rockaway, during March, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In East Rockaway, during March, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does East Rockaway have in March?

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 6:27 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:18 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March 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
East Rockaway, NY

Average temperature in March - East Rockaway, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in March
East Rockaway, NY

Average pressure in March - East Rockaway, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"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
East Rockaway, NY

Average wind speed in March - East Rockaway, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.9mph).

Average humidity in March
East Rockaway, NY

Average humidity in March - East Rockaway, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in March
East Rockaway, NY

Average rainfall in March - East Rockaway, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").

Average rainfall days in March
East Rockaway, NY

Average rainfall days in March - East Rockaway, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
East Rockaway, NY

Average snowfall in March - East Rockaway, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
East Rockaway, NY

Average snowfall days in March - East Rockaway, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.5 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
East Rockaway, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - East Rockaway, NY
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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
East Rockaway, NY

Average sunshine days in March - East Rockaway, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in March
East Rockaway, NY

Average UV index in March - East Rockaway, 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
East Rockaway, NY

Average cloud cover in March - East Rockaway, 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 27).

Average visibility in March
East Rockaway, NY

Average visibility in March - East Rockaway, 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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