March weather forecast
Painted Post, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Painted Post, is a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 41°F (5°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature increases in March, moving from a freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C) in February to an icy 41°F (5°C). During the nights in March, Painted Post experiences a consistent average temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In March, in Painted Post, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout March, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.4 rainfall days, and 23.15" (588mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Painted Post, in March, during 11.7 snowfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Painted Post, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.7 days and aggregates up to 22.91" (582mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Painted Post, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:33 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 March, the average sunshine is 5.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. 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: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

In Painted Post, 41°F (5°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Painted Post, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Painted Post, in March, during 12.3 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Painted Post, in March, during 11.7 snowfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:33 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?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Painted Post, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Painted Post, NY

Average pressure in March - Painted Post, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Painted Post, NY

Average wind speed in March - Painted Post, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Painted Post, NY

Average humidity in March - Painted Post, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Painted Post, NY

Average rainfall in March - Painted Post, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in March
Painted Post, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Painted Post, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Painted Post, NY

Average snowfall in March - Painted Post, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.67").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Painted Post, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Painted Post, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Painted Post, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Painted Post, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Painted Post, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Painted Post, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Painted Post, NY

Average UV index in March - Painted Post, NY
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Painted Post, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Painted Post, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in March
Painted Post, NY

Average visibility in March - Painted Post, NY
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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