March weather forecast
Island Park, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Island Park, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during March registers at a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Island Park documents an average low-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C) for the nights of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.2 rainfall days, and 37.17" (944mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 2.9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Island Park, in March, the average water temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C).
Note: In the case of swimming, the extreme coldness, danger, and life-threatening nature of this situation are apparent. Without insulated waterproof wear, hypothermia sets in rapidly.

Daylight

In Island Park, 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 is 6.5h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During March, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a low-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Island Park, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March in Island Park?

In Island Park, in March, during 11.8 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Island Park, in March, during 2.9 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How cold is the water in March?

In Island Park, in March, the average water temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C). For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, 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?

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 Island Park have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Island Park, NY

Average temperature in March - Island Park, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Island Park, NY

Average pressure in March - Island Park, 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
Island Park, NY

Average wind speed in March - Island Park, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Island Park, NY

Average humidity in March - Island Park, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Island Park, NY

Average rainfall in March - Island Park, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").

Average rainfall days in March
Island Park, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Island Park, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Island Park, NY

Average snowfall in March - Island Park, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Island Park, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Island Park, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days

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

Average sea temperature in March
Island Park, NY

Average sea temperature in March - Island Park, NY
  • Average sea temperature in March: 40.7°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (39.9°F).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Island Park, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Island Park, 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
Island Park, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Island Park, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Island Park, NY

Average UV index in March - Island Park, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Island Park, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Island Park, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Island Park, NY

Average visibility in March - Island Park, 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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