March weather forecast
Orient Point, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Orient Point, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.1°F (2.3°C) and max 43°F (6.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of March manifests an average high-temperature of a chilly 43°F (6.1°C), demonstrating a minor variation from the preceding month. In March, Orient Point temperatures settle at a low of 36.1°F (2.3°C) during the nights, reflecting a minor change from daytime highs.

Humidity

In Orient Point, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Orient Point, during March, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148 rainfall days, and 33.11" (841mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Orient Point, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:13 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 6.1h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

In Orient Point, in March, the average high-temperature is 43°F (6.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Orient Point, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Orient Point, in March, during 11 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Orient Point, during March, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Orient Point have in March?

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 6:21 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:13 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Orient Point?

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 Orient Point?

In Orient Point, New York, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

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.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Orient Point is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Orient Point, NY

Average temperature in March - Orient Point, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (75.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Orient Point, NY

Average pressure in March - Orient Point, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Orient Point, NY

Average wind speed in March - Orient Point, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 15.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Orient Point, NY

Average humidity in March - Orient Point, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Orient Point, NY

Average rainfall in March - Orient Point, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in March
Orient Point, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Orient Point, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Orient Point, NY

Average snowfall in March - Orient Point, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Orient Point, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Orient Point, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Orient Point, NY

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

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Orient Point, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Orient Point, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (13.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Orient Point, NY

Average UV index in March - Orient Point, 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
Orient Point, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Orient Point, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Orient Point, NY

Average visibility in March - Orient Point, 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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