March weather forecast
Essex, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Essex, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and max 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

As Essex enters March, the average high-temperature marginally increases from the a subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) of February to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). An average low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) is recorded in the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Essex, in March, during 9.3 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Essex, there are 112 rainfall days, and 8.23" (209mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Essex are January through May, October through December. In Essex, during March, snow falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Essex, there are 49.7 snowfall days, and 8.27" (210mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Essex, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Essex, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:19 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 Essex, the average sunshine in March is 5.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Essex in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Essex, records 36.5°F (2.5°C), while the low-temperature is 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Essex?

The average relative humidity in March in Essex, New York, is 83%.

How much does it rain in Essex in March?

In Essex, New York, in March, during 9.3 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Essex?

In Essex, New York, in March, snow falls for 9.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

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

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Essex?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Essex, New York, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Essex, New York, 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 Essex?

In Essex, New York, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Essex?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Essex, New York, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Essex, NY

Average temperature in March - Essex, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 36.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Essex, NY

Average pressure in March - Essex, 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
Essex, NY

Average wind speed in March - Essex, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Essex, NY

Average humidity in March - Essex, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 83%

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

Average rainfall in March
Essex, NY

Average rainfall in March - Essex, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (0.98").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Essex, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Essex, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Essex, NY

Average snowfall in March - Essex, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Essex, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Essex, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Essex, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Essex, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Essex, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (20.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and July (15.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Essex, NY

Average UV index in March - Essex, NY
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Essex, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Essex, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Essex, NY

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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