March weather forecast
Franklin Square, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Franklin Square, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45°F (7.2°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from February's wintry 39.2°F (4°C) to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). March's average low temperature in Franklin Square, New York, is a wintry 36°F (2.2°C), displaying a subtle drop from its daily peak.

Humidity

In Franklin Square, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In March, in Franklin Square, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout March, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.5 rainfall days, and 36.38" (924mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Franklin Square are January through April, October through December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Franklin Square, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
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.
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

The average sunshine in March in Franklin Square is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Franklin Square are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Franklin Square in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Franklin Square, is 45°F (7.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 36°F (2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Franklin Square?

The average relative humidity in March in Franklin Square, New York, is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March in Franklin Square?

In Franklin Square, New York, in March, during 11.4 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Franklin Square?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 1.85" (47mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Franklin Square in March?

In March, in Franklin Square, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout March, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Franklin Square?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Franklin Square?

On the first day of March in Franklin Square, 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 in Franklin Square?

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

In Franklin Square, New York, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Franklin Square?

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

How high is the UV index in March in Franklin Square?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Franklin Square, New York, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Franklin Square, NY

Average temperature in March - Franklin Square, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Franklin Square, NY

Average pressure in March - Franklin Square, 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
Franklin Square, NY

Average wind speed in March - Franklin Square, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Franklin Square, NY

Average humidity in March - Franklin Square, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Franklin Square, NY

Average rainfall in March - Franklin Square, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").

Average rainfall days in March
Franklin Square, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Franklin Square, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Franklin Square, NY

Average snowfall in March - Franklin Square, 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 and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Franklin Square, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Franklin Square, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.7 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
Franklin Square, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Franklin Square, 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
Franklin Square, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Franklin Square, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Franklin Square, NY

Average UV index in March - Franklin Square, 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
Franklin Square, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Franklin Square, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Franklin Square, NY

Average visibility in March - Franklin Square, 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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