March weather forecast
Rockaway Park, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Rockaway Park, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 36°F (2.2°C) and max 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

A gentle upsurge in temperatures occurs as February gives way to March, with average highs shifting from an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C) to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). Throughout March, Rockaway Park's nights cool down to an average of 36°F (2.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Rockaway Park is 73%.

Rainfall

In Rockaway Park, New York, during March, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rockaway Park, there are 135.3 rainfall days, and 18.62" (473mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Rockaway Park are January through March, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Rockaway Park is March, when snow falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:19 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 6.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Rockaway Park, New York. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Rockaway Park?

In Rockaway Park, 45.1°F (7.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 36°F (2.2°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Rockaway Park?

The average relative humidity in March in Rockaway Park, New York, is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March in Rockaway Park?

In Rockaway Park, New York, in March, during 10.1 rainfall days, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Rockaway Park?

The month with the most snowfall in Rockaway Park, New York, is March, when snow falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

What is the last month it snows in Rockaway Park?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.3 snowfall days, in March, Rockaway Park aggregates 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Rockaway Park have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Rockaway Park?

On the first day of March in Rockaway Park, New York, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.

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

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 Rockaway Park?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Rockaway Park?

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

How high is the UV index in March in Rockaway Park?

In Rockaway Park, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Rockaway Park, NY

Average temperature in March - Rockaway Park, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Rockaway Park, NY

Average pressure in March - Rockaway Park, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"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
Rockaway Park, NY

Average wind speed in March - Rockaway Park, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in March
Rockaway Park, NY

Average humidity in March - Rockaway Park, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Rockaway Park, NY

Average rainfall in March - Rockaway Park, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.3"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in March
Rockaway Park, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Rockaway Park, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rockaway Park, NY

Average snowfall in March - Rockaway Park, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Rockaway Park, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Rockaway Park, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

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

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rockaway Park, NY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rockaway Park, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Rockaway Park, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Rockaway Park, NY

Average UV index in March - Rockaway Park, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Rockaway Park, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Rockaway Park, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Rockaway Park, NY

Average visibility in March - Rockaway Park, 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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