March weather forecast
Petersburg, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Petersburg, is a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 23.5°F (-4.7°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

March's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from February's subzero cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C) to a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C). March in Petersburg, New York, generally records an average low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

March is the month with the least rainfall in Petersburg. Rain falls for 14.1 days and accumulates 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Petersburg are January through May, October through December. In Petersburg, during March, snow falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.13" (181mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 66.1 snowfall days, and 39.09" (993mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:18 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 5.1h.

UV index

In Petersburg, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in March translates into these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

Petersburg in March has an average high-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 23.5°F (-4.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 83%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 14.1 days and typically collects 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Petersburg, in March, during 14.1 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Petersburg, in March, during 12.6 snowfall days, 7.13" (181mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Petersburg have 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 6:27 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:18 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Petersburg, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Petersburg have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March 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 rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Petersburg, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Petersburg, NY

Average pressure in March - Petersburg, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Petersburg, NY

Average wind speed in March - Petersburg, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Petersburg, NY

Average humidity in March - Petersburg, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Petersburg, NY

Average rainfall in March - Petersburg, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (2.6").

Average rainfall days in March
Petersburg, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Petersburg, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Petersburg, NY

Average snowfall in March - Petersburg, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 7.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Petersburg, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Petersburg, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Petersburg, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Petersburg, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).

Average UV index in March
Petersburg, NY

Average UV index in March - Petersburg, NY
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Petersburg, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Petersburg, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in March
Petersburg, NY

Average visibility in March - Petersburg, 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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