Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The shift into March finds Shelter Island at an average high-temperature of a chilly 43°F (6.1°C), closely comparable to February's conditions. The month of March shows a minor drop from daytime temperatures, generally recording a low average of 36.1°F (2.3°C).Humidity
In Shelter Island, New York, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In March, in Shelter Island, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout March, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Shelter Island, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.1 days and collects up to 34.92" (887mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Shelter Island, New York, is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:40 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:13 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 Shelter Island, the average sunshine in March is 6.1h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: During March, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Shelter Island in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Shelter Island?
How many days does it rain in March in Shelter Island?
What is the snowiest month in Shelter Island?
What is the last month it snows in Shelter Island?
How many hours of daylight does Shelter Island have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Shelter Island?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Shelter Island?
How many hours of sunshine does Shelter Island have in March?
When is the lowest UV index in Shelter Island?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Shelter Island?
Average temperature in March
Shelter Island, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 43°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Shelter Island, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Shelter Island, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 15.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Shelter Island, NY
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Shelter Island, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 3.19"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").
Average rainfall days in March
Shelter Island, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Shelter Island, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 2.36"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Shelter Island, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Shelter Island, 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 1min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Shelter Island, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Shelter Island, 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
Shelter Island, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Shelter Island, 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).
Shelter Island, New York, USA
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