March weather forecast
Massapequa, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Massapequa, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

With the start of March, Massapequa measures an average high-temperature of a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C), not significantly differing from February's 39.7°F (4.3°C). Massapequa's March nights exhibit a subtle drop in temperature, averaging at an icy 36.9°F (2.7°C), closely aligned with the daytime highs.

Humidity

In Massapequa, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In Massapequa, during March, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.8 rainfall days, and 31.38" (797mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) 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 6:26 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 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

In Massapequa, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and 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 average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Massapequa, records 44.1°F (6.7°C), while the low-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Massapequa?

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Massapequa, in March, during 12.8 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In Massapequa, in March, during 3 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 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 Massapequa have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

What is the month 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 intensity in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Massapequa, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.1°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Massapequa, NY

Average pressure in March - Massapequa, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Massapequa, NY

Average wind speed in March - Massapequa, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 13mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Massapequa, NY

Average humidity in March - Massapequa, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

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

Average rainfall in March
Massapequa, NY

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

Average rainfall days in March
Massapequa, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Massapequa, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Massapequa, NY

Average snowfall in March - Massapequa, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Massapequa, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Massapequa, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Massapequa, 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 2min

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
Massapequa, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Massapequa, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Massapequa, NY

Average UV index in March - Massapequa, 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
Massapequa, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Massapequa, 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
Massapequa, NY

Average visibility in March - Massapequa, 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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