March weather forecast
Orient, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Orient, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43°F (6.1°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

Orient experiences an average high-temperature of a chilly 43°F (6.1°C) in March, marking an insignificant shift from 39.6°F (4.2°C) in February. The nighttime temperature in Orient in March experiences a minor dip, averaging a wintry 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Orient, in March, during 12.3 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Orient, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.1 days and collects up to 34.92" (887mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the month with the most snowfall in Orient, New York. Snow falls for 3 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) 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 6:22 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Orient, 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

In Orient, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Orient in March?

Orient in March has an average high-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Orient?

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in Orient in March?

In March, in Orient, New York, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout March, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Orient?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

What is the last month it snows in Orient?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Orient, New York. During 3 snowfall days, in March, Orient aggregates 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Orient?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Orient?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:22 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?

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Orient, New York, is 6.1h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Orient, New York, are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Orient?

In Orient, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Orient, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (75.9°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 (31.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Orient, NY

Average pressure in March - Orient, 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, NY

Average wind speed in March - Orient, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 15.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Orient, NY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Orient, NY

Average rainfall in March - Orient, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in March
Orient, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Orient, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Orient, NY

Average snowfall in March - Orient, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Orient, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Orient, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and 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, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Orient, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Orient, NY

Average UV index in March - Orient, 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, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Orient, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Orient, NY

Average visibility in March - Orient, 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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