March weather forecast
Southold, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Southold, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43°F (6.1°C) and an average low of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

March experiences an average high-temperature of a frosty 43°F (6.1°C), barely different from February's 39.6°F (4.2°C). Southold in March experiences a minor decline in temperature, with an average low of 36.1°F (2.3°C) at night.

Humidity

In Southold, New York, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Southold, in March, during 12.3 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Southold, 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

In March, the average length of the day in Southold is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Southold, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:14 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 6.1h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Southold, New York. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Southold in March?

In Southold, in March, the average high-temperature is 43°F (6.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Southold?

In Southold, New York, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March in Southold?

In Southold, New York, during March, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Southold?

The month with the most snowfall in Southold is March, when snow falls for 3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

What is the last month it snows in Southold?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 3 snowfall days, in March, Southold aggregates 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Southold?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Southold?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:41 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:14 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Southold, 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 Southold?

In Southold, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.1h.

When is the lowest UV index in Southold?

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Southold, New York.

How high is the UV index in March in Southold?

In Southold, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Southold, NY

Average temperature in March - Southold, 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
Southold, NY

Average pressure in March - Southold, 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
Southold, NY

Average wind speed in March - Southold, 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
Southold, NY

Average humidity in March - Southold, 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
Southold, NY

Average rainfall in March - Southold, 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
Southold, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Southold, 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
Southold, NY

Average snowfall in March - Southold, 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
Southold, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Southold, 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
Southold, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Southold, 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
Southold, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Southold, 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
Southold, NY

Average UV index in March - Southold, 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
Southold, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Southold, 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
Southold, NY

Average visibility in March - Southold, 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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