March weather forecast
Pittsfield, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Pittsfield, is an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 23.2°F (-4.9°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

A slight uplift in the average high-temperature marks March, adjusting from February's freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C) to a cold 37.9°F (3.3°C). Throughout the month of March, the average temperature dips to a freezing cold 23.2°F (-4.9°C) at night.

Humidity

In Pittsfield, the average relative humidity in March is 85%.

Rainfall

In Pittsfield, in March, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Pittsfield, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.2 days and collects up to 25.28" (642mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Pittsfield, New York, in March, during 15.2 snowfall days, 6.14" (156mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Pittsfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 88.6 days and aggregates up to 36.46" (926mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Pittsfield, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Pittsfield, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:26 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 Pittsfield, the average sunshine in March is 4.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following instructions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Pittsfield?

In Pittsfield, 37.9°F (3.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 23.2°F (-4.9°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Pittsfield?

In Pittsfield, the average relative humidity in March is 85%.

How many days does it rain in March in Pittsfield?

In Pittsfield, New York, in March, during 11.5 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Pittsfield in March?

In Pittsfield, in March, during 15.2 snowfall days, 6.14" (156mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Pittsfield have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Pittsfield?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:26 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Pittsfield, New York, 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 Pittsfield?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Pittsfield, New York, is 4.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Pittsfield?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Pittsfield, NY

Average temperature in March - Pittsfield, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 37.9°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 (26.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.2°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
Pittsfield, NY

Average pressure in March - Pittsfield, 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
Pittsfield, NY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Pittsfield, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

Average rainfall in March
Pittsfield, NY

Average rainfall in March - Pittsfield, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in March
Pittsfield, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Pittsfield, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Pittsfield, NY

Average snowfall in March - Pittsfield, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 6.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Pittsfield, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Pittsfield, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Pittsfield, 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: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Pittsfield, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Pittsfield, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Pittsfield, NY

Average UV index in March - Pittsfield, 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 January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Pittsfield, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Pittsfield, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in March
Pittsfield, NY

Average visibility in March - Pittsfield, 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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