March weather forecast
Otego, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Otego, is a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and an average high of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

Otego's weather in March shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from February's subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C) to a cold 38.1°F (3.4°C). An average low-temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) is recorded during the nights in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 85%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout March, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Otego, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.1 days and collects up to 31.18" (792mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 15.8 days. Throughout March, 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated. In Otego, during the entire year, snow falls for 92.9 days and aggregates up to 48.23" (1225mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Otego is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Otego, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:25 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 in Otego is 4.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests these recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Otego, records 38.1°F (3.4°C), while the low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March in Otego is 85%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Otego, in March, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Otego, New York, in March, snow falls for 15.8 days, with typically accumulated 8.5" (216mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:25 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 4.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Otego, NY

Average temperature in March - Otego, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Otego, NY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Otego, NY

Average wind speed in March - Otego, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Otego, NY

Average humidity in March - Otego, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

Average rainfall in March
Otego, NY

Average rainfall in March - Otego, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in March
Otego, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Otego, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Otego, NY

Average snowfall in March - Otego, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 8.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Otego, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Otego, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Otego, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Otego, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Otego, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Otego, NY

Average UV index in March - Otego, NY
  • Average UV index in March: 1

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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Otego, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Otego, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in March
Otego, NY

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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