March weather forecast
Poestenkill, NY

Share

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Poestenkill, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

March's arrival coincides with a temperature rise, moving from February's subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C) to a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C). Poestenkill's March nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Poestenkill, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.6 days and collects up to 24.17" (614mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Poestenkill, during March, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow. In Poestenkill, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.8 days and aggregates up to 23.27" (591mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:19 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 Poestenkill, the average sunshine in March is 5.6h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Poestenkill, is 40.6°F (4.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 25.5°F (-3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Poestenkill, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Poestenkill, during March, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Poestenkill have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.

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

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 many hours of sunshine does Poestenkill have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Poestenkill, NY

Average temperature in March - Poestenkill, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Poestenkill, NY

Average pressure in March - Poestenkill, 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
Poestenkill, NY

Average wind speed in March - Poestenkill, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Poestenkill, NY

Average humidity in March - Poestenkill, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Poestenkill, NY

Average rainfall in March - Poestenkill, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.61"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and October (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").

Average rainfall days in March
Poestenkill, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Poestenkill, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Poestenkill, NY

Average snowfall in March - Poestenkill, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Poestenkill, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Poestenkill, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Poestenkill, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Poestenkill, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Poestenkill, NY

Average UV index in March - Poestenkill, 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, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Poestenkill, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Poestenkill, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Poestenkill, NY

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

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

Poestenkill, New York, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location