March weather forecast
Forest Hills, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Forest Hills, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.3°F (7.4°C) and min 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

Forest Hills's transition into March is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a wintry 39.2°F (4°C) in February to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). An average low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) is observed during March nights in Forest Hills.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Forest Hills, during March, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Forest Hills, New York, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 34.72" (882mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 2.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 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 March, the average sunshine in Forest Hills is 6.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Forest Hills. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in March translates into these instructions:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Forest Hills in March?

In March, in Forest Hills, the average high-temperature is 45.3°F (7.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Forest Hills?

In March, the average relative humidity in Forest Hills, New York, is 72%.

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

In Forest Hills, New York, in March, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Forest Hills?

March is the month with the most snowfall in Forest Hills, New York. Snow falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Forest Hills in March?

In Forest Hills, New York, during March, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Forest Hills?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Forest Hills, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Forest Hills, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Forest Hills have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Forest Hills?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March in Forest Hills?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Forest Hills is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Forest Hills, NY

Average temperature in March - Forest Hills, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Forest Hills, NY

Average pressure in March - Forest Hills, 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
Forest Hills, NY

Average wind speed in March - Forest Hills, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Forest Hills, NY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and November (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Forest Hills, NY

Average rainfall in March - Forest Hills, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in March
Forest Hills, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Forest Hills, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Forest Hills, NY

Average snowfall in March - Forest 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 May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Forest Hills, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Forest Hills, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Forest Hills, 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
Forest Hills, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Forest Hills, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in March
Forest Hills, NY

Average UV index in March - Forest 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Forest Hills, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Forest Hills, NY

Average visibility in March - Forest 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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