March weather forecast
Ridgebury, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Ridgebury, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

In March, the average high-temperature marginally rises from an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C) in February to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). Ridgebury cools down to an average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Ridgebury, in March, during 10.9 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ridgebury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139 days and collects up to 25.28" (642mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ridgebury, in March, snow falls for 5.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.46" (88mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.4 snowfall days, and 16.46" (418mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:22 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 March, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Ridgebury, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout March, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Ridgebury, New York, during March, snow falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:22 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 long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Ridgebury, NY

Average temperature in March - Ridgebury, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in March
Ridgebury, NY

Average pressure in March - Ridgebury, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"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
Ridgebury, NY

Average wind speed in March - Ridgebury, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Ridgebury, NY

Average humidity in March - Ridgebury, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Ridgebury, NY

Average rainfall in March - Ridgebury, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in March
Ridgebury, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Ridgebury, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ridgebury, NY

Average snowfall in March - Ridgebury, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ridgebury, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Ridgebury, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ridgebury, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ridgebury, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Ridgebury, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Ridgebury, NY

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Ridgebury, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Ridgebury, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in March
Ridgebury, NY

Average visibility in March - Ridgebury, NY
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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