March weather forecast
Leeds, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Leeds, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

As February transitions into March, Leeds notices a gentle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from 32.5°F (0.3°C) to a still wintry 40.8°F (4.9°C). Leeds observes an average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Leeds, in March, during 12.7 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Leeds, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.8 days and collects up to 33.46" (850mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Leeds, in March, during 11.8 snowfall days, 8.82" (224mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Leeds, during the entire year, snow falls for 70.1 days and aggregates up to 51.18" (1300mm) 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 6:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:20 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 March, the average sunshine in Leeds is 6.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

In Leeds, in March, the average high-temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout March, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Leeds, during March, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.82" (224mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:20 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 Leeds?

In Leeds, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Leeds?

The months with the lowest UV index in Leeds are January through March, October through 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 in Leeds is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Leeds, NY

Average temperature in March - Leeds, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.8°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 (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Leeds, NY

Average pressure in March - Leeds, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Leeds, NY

Average wind speed in March - Leeds, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Leeds, NY

Average humidity in March - Leeds, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Leeds, NY

Average rainfall in March - Leeds, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in March
Leeds, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Leeds, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10 days).

Average snowfall in March
Leeds, NY

Average snowfall in March - Leeds, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 8.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Leeds, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Leeds, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Leeds, 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: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Leeds, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Leeds, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Leeds, NY

Average UV index in March - Leeds, 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, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Leeds, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Leeds, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Leeds, NY

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

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

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