March weather forecast
Rensselaer Falls, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Rensselaer Falls, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and an average high of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

March indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) in February to a cold 36.3°F (2.4°C). Throughout the month of March, Rensselaer Falls witnesses an average temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

Humidity

In Rensselaer Falls, the average relative humidity in March is 84%.

Rainfall

In March, in Rensselaer Falls, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout March, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Rensselaer Falls, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.8 days and collects up to 6.46" (164mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rensselaer Falls, New York, are January through May, November and December. In Rensselaer Falls, during March, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Rensselaer Falls, there are 42.4 snowfall days, and 5.24" (133mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Rensselaer Falls, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Rensselaer Falls, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:27 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 Rensselaer Falls, New York, the average sunshine in March is 4.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Rensselaer Falls is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Rensselaer Falls in March?

In Rensselaer Falls, in March, the average high-temperature is 36.3°F (2.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.8°F (-5.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Rensselaer Falls?

In Rensselaer Falls, the average relative humidity in March is 84%.

How many days does it rain in March in Rensselaer Falls?

In Rensselaer Falls, in March, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Rensselaer Falls in March?

In Rensselaer Falls, during March, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Rensselaer Falls?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Rensselaer Falls?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Rensselaer Falls, New York, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Rensselaer Falls, 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 Rensselaer Falls have in March?

In Rensselaer Falls, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Rensselaer Falls?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Rensselaer Falls, New York, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Rensselaer Falls, NY

Average temperature in March - Rensselaer Falls, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 22.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Rensselaer Falls, NY

Average pressure in March - Rensselaer Falls, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"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
Rensselaer Falls, NY

Average wind speed in March - Rensselaer Falls, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Rensselaer Falls, NY

Average humidity in March - Rensselaer Falls, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Rensselaer Falls, NY

Average rainfall in March - Rensselaer Falls, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in March
Rensselaer Falls, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Rensselaer Falls, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rensselaer Falls, NY

Average snowfall in March - Rensselaer Falls, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Rensselaer Falls, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Rensselaer Falls, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rensselaer Falls, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rensselaer Falls, 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: 4h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Rensselaer Falls, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Rensselaer Falls, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Rensselaer Falls, NY

Average UV index in March - Rensselaer Falls, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Rensselaer Falls, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Rensselaer Falls, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 65

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Rensselaer Falls, NY

Average visibility in March - Rensselaer Falls, NY
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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