March weather forecast
Phelps, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also an icy month in Phelps, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and 40.5°F (4.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Phelps's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from February's wintry 32°F (0°C) to a still icy 40.5°F (4.7°C). In March, Phelps records an average nighttime temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Phelps, New York, in March, during 9.4 rainfall days, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 133.6 rainfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout March, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Phelps, there are 53.8 snowfall days, and 10.51" (267mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Phelps is 11h and 58min.
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 6:50 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 5.1h.

UV index

In Phelps, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Phelps?

The high-temperature, in March, in Phelps, records 40.5°F (4.7°C), while the low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Phelps?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Phelps?

In Phelps, New York, in March, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Phelps?

In Phelps, New York, during March, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Phelps have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Phelps?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Phelps, New York, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:33 pm EDT.

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

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 Phelps?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Phelps is 5.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Phelps?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Phelps, NY

Average temperature in March - Phelps, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Phelps, NY

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

Average wind speed in March - Phelps, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Phelps, NY

Average humidity in March - Phelps, 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 and September (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Phelps, NY

Average rainfall in March - Phelps, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in March
Phelps, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Phelps, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Phelps, NY

Average snowfall in March - Phelps, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Phelps, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Phelps, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Phelps, 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: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Phelps, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Phelps, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Phelps, NY

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Phelps, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Phelps, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Phelps, NY

Average visibility in March - Phelps, 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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