March weather forecast
Elizabethtown, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Elizabethtown, is a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

Temperature

A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from a freezing cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C) in February to an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C). In Elizabethtown, an average nighttime temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) is expected during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 84%.

Rainfall

In Elizabethtown, in March, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176.9 rainfall days, and 28.27" (718mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 14.9 days. Throughout March, 6.54" (166mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 85.1 snowfall days, and 43.03" (1093mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 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

In March, the average sunshine is 5.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Elizabethtown in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Elizabethtown, is 36.3°F (2.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Elizabethtown, in March, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Elizabethtown, in March, snow falls for 14.9 days, with typically accumulated 6.54" (166mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Elizabethtown?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:20 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 Elizabethtown?

In Elizabethtown, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index 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
Elizabethtown, NY

Average temperature in March - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Elizabethtown, NY

Average pressure in March - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Elizabethtown, NY

Average wind speed in March - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Elizabethtown, NY

Average humidity in March - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Elizabethtown, NY

Average rainfall in March - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in March
Elizabethtown, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Elizabethtown, NY

Average snowfall in March - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 6.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (12.05").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Elizabethtown, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Elizabethtown, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Elizabethtown, NY

Average UV index in March - Elizabethtown, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Elizabethtown, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Elizabethtown, NY

Average visibility in March - Elizabethtown, NY
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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