March weather forecast
Oxford, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Oxford, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.9°F (-4.5°C) and max 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

In Oxford, stepping into March brings a gentle temperature nudge, moving slightly up from February's freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C) to a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C). An average low-temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C) is expected in Oxford during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Oxford, in March, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.9 rainfall days, and 25.12" (638mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Oxford are January through May, October through December. In Oxford, in March, during 13.5 snowfall days, 4.53" (115mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 80.5 snowfall days, and 29.37" (746mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:27 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 4.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 23.9°F (-4.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 84%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Oxford, in March, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Oxford, in March, snow falls for 13.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.53" (115mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Oxford have in March?

In Oxford, 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 6:36 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:27 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 in Oxford, New York, is 4.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity 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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Oxford, NY

Average temperature in March - Oxford, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 38.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Oxford, NY

Average pressure in March - Oxford, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Oxford, NY

Average wind speed in March - Oxford, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph

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
Oxford, NY

Average humidity in March - Oxford, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (80%).

Average rainfall in March
Oxford, NY

Average rainfall in March - Oxford, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.65").

Average rainfall days in March
Oxford, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Oxford, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Oxford, NY

Average snowfall in March - Oxford, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.53"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Oxford, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Oxford, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Oxford, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Oxford, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Oxford, NY

Average UV index in March - Oxford, 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
Oxford, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 76).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in March
Oxford, NY

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

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

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