March weather forecast
Orchard Park, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Orchard Park, New York, with an average temperature varying between 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C).

Temperature

March's onset brings a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C) in February to a wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). Orchard Park's average low-temperature during March nights is observed to be a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Orchard Park, during March, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. In Orchard Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.7 days and collects up to 28.7" (729mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, in Orchard Park, it is snowing for 13.3 days. Throughout March, 4.49" (114mm) of snow is accumulated. In Orchard Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 81.7 days and aggregates up to 31.73" (806mm) 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 6:49 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Orchard Park, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:40 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 Orchard Park, the average sunshine in March is 5h.

UV index

In Orchard Park, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Orchard Park?

The high-temperature, in March, in Orchard Park, records 40.1°F (4.5°C), while the low-temperature is 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Orchard Park?

The average relative humidity in March in Orchard Park is 82%.

How much does it rain in Orchard Park in March?

In Orchard Park, New York, in March, during 13.7 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Orchard Park in March?

In Orchard Park, in March, during 13.3 snowfall days, 4.49" (114mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Orchard Park?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Orchard Park?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Orchard Park, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:40 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Orchard Park?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Orchard Park, 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 Orchard Park?

The average sunshine duration in March in Orchard Park is 5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Orchard Park?

In Orchard Park, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Orchard Park, NY

Average temperature in March - Orchard Park, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Orchard Park, NY

Average pressure in March - Orchard Park, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Orchard Park, NY

Average wind speed in March - Orchard Park, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Orchard Park, NY

Average humidity in March - Orchard Park, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Orchard Park, NY

Average rainfall in March - Orchard Park, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in March
Orchard Park, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Orchard Park, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Orchard Park, NY

Average snowfall in March - Orchard Park, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.49"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Orchard Park, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Orchard Park, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Orchard Park, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Orchard Park, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Orchard Park, NY

Average UV index in March - Orchard Park, 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, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Orchard Park, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Orchard Park, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Orchard Park, NY

Average visibility in March - Orchard Park, NY
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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