Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The onset of March introduces a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, nudging from a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) in February to a wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). During March, the average low-temperature is recorded at a subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Portland is 82%.Rainfall
In Portland, New York, in March, during 12.8 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Portland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.8 days and collects up to 33.03" (839mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Portland are January through May, October through December. In Portland, in March, during 11.2 snowfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Portland, during the entire year, snow falls for 67.8 days and aggregates up to 22.01" (559mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Portland, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:43 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 in Portland is 5.4h.UV index
In Portland, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Portland, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 38.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.1°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 (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Portland, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Portland, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 11.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Portland, NY
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (77%).
Average rainfall in March
Portland, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").
Average rainfall days in March
Portland, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Portland, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 2.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Portland, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Portland, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Portland, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 9.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (11.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Portland, 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
Portland, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Portland, NY
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
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