March weather forecast
Saint James, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Saint James, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

As March takes its course, Saint James's average high-temperature registers at a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C), closely aligning with the preceding month. Saint James's nighttime temperature in March experiences a slight dip from daytime highs, falling to an average of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Humidity

In Saint James, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout March, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Saint James, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.3 days and collects up to 34.84" (885mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, October and December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.5 days and accumulates 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:16 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 6.5h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) and a low-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Saint James, in March, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 2.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.5 snowfall days, in March, Saint James aggregates 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Saint James have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:44 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:16 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 many hours of sunshine does Saint James have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

What is the month 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.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Saint James, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Saint James, NY

Average pressure in March - Saint James, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"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
Saint James, NY

Average wind speed in March - Saint James, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9mph).

Average humidity in March
Saint James, NY

Average humidity in March - Saint James, 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
Saint James, NY

Average rainfall in March - Saint James, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").

Average rainfall days in March
Saint James, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Saint James, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Saint James, NY

Average snowfall in March - Saint James, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Saint James, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Saint James, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.5 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 and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Saint James, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Saint James, 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 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
Saint James, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Saint James, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Saint James, NY

Average UV index in March - Saint James, 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
Saint James, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Saint James, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Saint James, NY

Average visibility in March - Saint James, 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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