March weather forecast
South Cairo, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a cold month in South Cairo, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.8°F (4.9°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March introduces a minor uplift in high-temperatures, adjusting from a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C) in February to a still icy 40.8°F (4.9°C). South Cairo records an average nighttime low of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout March, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 174.8 rainfall days, and 33.46" (850mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In South Cairo, in March, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 8.82" (224mm) of snow. In South Cairo, during the entire year, snow falls for 70.1 days and aggregates up to 51.18" (1300mm) of snow.

Daylight

In South Cairo, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:20 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 6.2h.

UV index

January through March, October through 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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and a low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How much does it rain in South Cairo in March?

In South Cairo, in March, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in South Cairo in March?

In South Cairo, in March, snow falls for 11.8 days, with typically accumulated 8.82" (224mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:20 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?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe 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
South Cairo, NY

Average temperature in March - South Cairo, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in March
South Cairo, NY

Average pressure in March - South Cairo, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"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
South Cairo, NY

Average wind speed in March - South Cairo, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
South Cairo, NY

Average humidity in March - South Cairo, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (76%).

Average rainfall in March
South Cairo, NY

Average rainfall in March - South Cairo, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in March
South Cairo, NY

Average rainfall days in March - South Cairo, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10 days).

Average snowfall in March
South Cairo, NY

Average snowfall in March - South Cairo, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 8.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
South Cairo, NY

Average snowfall days in March - South Cairo, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
South Cairo, NY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
South Cairo, NY

Average sunshine days in March - South Cairo, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.8 days).

Average UV index in March
South Cairo, NY

Average UV index in March - South Cairo, NY
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
South Cairo, NY

Average cloud cover in March - South Cairo, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
South Cairo, NY

Average visibility in March - South Cairo, NY
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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