March weather forecast
Southport, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Southport, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 41°F (5°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

March witnesses a subtle temperature ascent, adjusting from 32.4°F (0.2°C) in February to a still cold 41°F (5°C). An average minimum temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) is recorded during the month of March.

Humidity

In Southport, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Southport, in March, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Southport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.7 days and collects up to 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Southport, in March, snow falls for 12.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.57" (116mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 76.6 snowfall days, and 34.61" (879mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Southport, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:32 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 5.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during March leads to these advisories:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 11, 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 41°F (5°C) and a low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

How much does it rain in Southport in March?

In Southport, in March, during 12.4 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Southport, in March, during 12.6 snowfall days, 4.57" (116mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Southport have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:32 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 Southport have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in March
Southport, NY

Average temperature in March - Southport, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Southport, NY

Average pressure in March - Southport, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Southport, NY

Average wind speed in March - Southport, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Southport, NY

Average humidity in March - Southport, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Southport, NY

Average rainfall in March - Southport, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.89").

Average rainfall days in March
Southport, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Southport, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Southport, NY

Average snowfall in March - Southport, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Southport, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Southport, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Southport, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Southport, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Southport, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Southport, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Southport, NY

Average UV index in March - Southport, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Southport, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Southport, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in March
Southport, NY

Average visibility in March - Southport, NY
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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