March weather forecast
Rainbow Lake, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Rainbow Lake, New York, with an average temperature varying between 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Temperature

In Rainbow Lake, the average high-temperature in March slightly rises, from a freezing cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C) in February, to a cold 33.3°F (0.7°C). Rainbow Lake experiences an average low-temperature reading of 19.9°F (-6.7°C) throughout March.

Humidity

In Rainbow Lake, the average relative humidity in March is 88%.

Rainfall

In Rainbow Lake, in March, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.6 rainfall days, and 33.46" (850mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Rainbow Lake. In Rainbow Lake, during March, snow falls for 20.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 12.48" (317mm) of snow. In Rainbow Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 120.5 days and aggregates up to 74.72" (1898mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Rainbow Lake, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:23 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 3.9h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 1 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

The high-temperature during March is 33.3°F (0.7°C) and the low-temperature is 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 88%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout March, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Rainbow Lake, in March, snow falls for 20.2 days, with typically accumulated 12.48" (317mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:23 pm EDT.

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

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 Rainbow Lake have in March?

In Rainbow Lake, the average sunshine duration in March is 3.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Rainbow Lake, NY

Average temperature in March - Rainbow Lake, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 33.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 19.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Rainbow Lake, NY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Rainbow Lake, NY

Average wind speed in March - Rainbow Lake, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Rainbow Lake, NY

Average humidity in March - Rainbow Lake, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Rainbow Lake, NY

Average rainfall in March - Rainbow Lake, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in March
Rainbow Lake, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Rainbow Lake, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rainbow Lake, NY

Average snowfall in March - Rainbow Lake, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 12.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (14.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Rainbow Lake, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Rainbow Lake, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 20.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (24.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rainbow Lake, NY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rainbow Lake, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Rainbow Lake, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (2.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Rainbow Lake, NY

Average UV index in March - Rainbow Lake, NY
  • Average UV index in March: 1

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

Average cloud cover in March
Rainbow Lake, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Rainbow Lake, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 81).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in March
Rainbow Lake, NY

Average visibility in March - Rainbow Lake, NY
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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