Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
An upsurge in temperatures occurs as February gives way to March, with average highs shifting from a subzero cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) to a cold 39.9°F (4.4°C). In the month of March, the average low-temperature usually rests at a freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout March, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ithaca, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.2 days and collects up to 32.56" (827mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Ithaca, in March, during 13.7 snowfall days, 4.69" (119mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Ithaca, during the entire year, snow falls for 82.1 days and aggregates up to 34.57" (878mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Ithaca, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:31 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 4.5h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March leads to these instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Average temperature in March
Ithaca, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 39.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25°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 (16.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Ithaca, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Ithaca, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Ithaca, NY
- Average humidity in March: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).
Average rainfall in March
Ithaca, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.97").
Average rainfall days in March
Ithaca, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ithaca, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 4.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ithaca, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ithaca, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 4h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ithaca, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Ithaca, NY
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Ithaca, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 66
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in March
Ithaca, NY
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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