March weather forecast
Horseheads, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a wintry month in Horseheads, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

Horseheads in March observes a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from 32.4°F (0.2°C) in February to a still cold 41°F (5°C). An average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) is common during the nights of March.

Humidity

In Horseheads, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout March, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Horseheads, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.7 days and collects up to 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Horseheads, during March, snow falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of snow. In Horseheads, during the entire year, snow falls for 76.6 days and aggregates up to 34.61" (879mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:32 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 is 5.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

Horseheads in March has an average high-temperature of 41°F (5°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in March in Horseheads?

In Horseheads, in March, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Horseheads?

In Horseheads, in March, during 12.6 snowfall days, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Horseheads have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:32 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 many hours of sunshine does Horseheads have in March?

In Horseheads, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Horseheads, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Horseheads, NY

Average temperature in March - Horseheads, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Horseheads, NY

Average pressure in March - Horseheads, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Horseheads, NY

Average wind speed in March - Horseheads, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Horseheads, NY

Average humidity in March - Horseheads, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Horseheads, NY

Average rainfall in March - Horseheads, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.89").

Average rainfall days in March
Horseheads, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Horseheads, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Horseheads, NY

Average snowfall in March - Horseheads, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Horseheads, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Horseheads, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Horseheads, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Horseheads, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Horseheads, NY

Average UV index in March - Horseheads, 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
Horseheads, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Horseheads, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in March
Horseheads, NY

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

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

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