March weather forecast
Greenwich, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Greenwich, is a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and max 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

In March, the average high-temperature increases from a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) in February to an icy 39.9°F (4.4°C). In March, the average low-temperature records at a subzero cold 25.5°F (-3.6°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In Greenwich, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

March is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.7 days and accumulates 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 7.9 days. Throughout March, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.3 snowfall days, and 16.57" (421mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 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 Greenwich, the average sunshine in March is 5.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In Greenwich, 39.9°F (4.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.5°F (-3.6°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

What is the driest month?

March is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.7 days and accumulates 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout March, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Greenwich, in March, during 7.9 snowfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Greenwich have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:19 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 Greenwich, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.7h.

How high is the UV index in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Greenwich, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Greenwich, NY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Greenwich, NY

Average wind speed in March - Greenwich, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Greenwich, NY

Average humidity in March - Greenwich, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Greenwich, NY

Average rainfall in March - Greenwich, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.1").

Average rainfall days in March
Greenwich, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Greenwich, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Greenwich, NY

Average snowfall in March - Greenwich, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Greenwich, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Greenwich, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Greenwich, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Greenwich, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Greenwich, NY

Average UV index in March - Greenwich, 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
Greenwich, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Greenwich, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Greenwich, NY

Average visibility in March - Greenwich, NY
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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