March weather forecast
Ridge, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Ridge, New York, with an average temperature varying between 36°F (2.2°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during March registers at a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C), closely corresponding to the preceding month. Maintaining close parity with daytime warmth, the average nocturnal temperature during March stays at a cold 36°F (2.2°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Ridge, in March, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ridge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153 days and collects up to 35.04" (890mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May and December are months with snowfall in Ridge, New York. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.1 days and accumulates 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:15 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 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ridge are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March converts 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. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 36°F (2.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Ridge, in March, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.1 days and accumulates 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.1 snowfall days, in March, Ridge aggregates 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ridge have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:15 pm EDT.

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

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 March, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Ridge, NY

Average temperature in March - Ridge, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.7°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Ridge, NY

Average pressure in March - Ridge, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Ridge, NY

Average wind speed in March - Ridge, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Ridge, NY

Average humidity in March - Ridge, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Ridge, NY

Average rainfall in March - Ridge, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Ridge, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Ridge, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ridge, NY

Average snowfall in March - Ridge, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ridge, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Ridge, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ridge, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Ridge, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Ridge, NY

Average UV index in March - Ridge, NY
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Ridge, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Ridge, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Ridge, NY

Average visibility in March - Ridge, NY
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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