March weather forecast
Raquette Lake, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Raquette Lake, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Raquette Lake observes a minor temperature ascent, with the average high-temperature adjusting from February's freezing cold 25.3°F (-3.7°C) to a wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C). Raquette Lake records a consistent low-temperature of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) during March nights.

Humidity

In Raquette Lake, the average relative humidity in March is 86%.

Rainfall

In Raquette Lake, in March, during 9.6 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163 rainfall days, and 40.63" (1032mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Raquette Lake, during March, snow falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 12.8" (325mm) of snow. In Raquette Lake, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 114.2 days and aggregates up to 82.4" (2093mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Raquette Lake, New York, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:24 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 Raquette Lake, the average sunshine in March is 4.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

The high-temperature during March is 34.2°F (1.2°C) and the low-temperature is 21.6°F (-5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Raquette Lake?

The average relative humidity in March is 86%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 9.6 days. Throughout March, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Raquette Lake, New York, in March, snow falls for 18.8 days, with typically accumulated 12.8" (325mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:24 pm EDT.

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

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 Raquette Lake, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Raquette Lake, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 34.2°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 (22.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Raquette Lake, NY

Average pressure in March - Raquette Lake, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Raquette Lake, NY

Average wind speed in March - Raquette Lake, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Raquette Lake, NY

Average humidity in March - Raquette Lake, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Raquette Lake, NY

Average rainfall in March - Raquette Lake, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

Average rainfall days in March
Raquette Lake, NY

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Raquette Lake, NY

Average snowfall in March - Raquette Lake, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 12.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (15.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Raquette Lake, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Raquette Lake, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (21.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Raquette Lake, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Raquette Lake, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 7.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Raquette Lake, NY

Average UV index in March - Raquette Lake, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Raquette Lake, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Raquette Lake, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 70

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 81).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in March
Raquette Lake, NY

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

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

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