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 start of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C) in February to a wintry 39°F (3.9°C). In the month of March, Sterling witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 28.6°F (-1.9°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
The months with the least rainfall are March and September Rain falls for 13.3 days and accumulates 2.32" (59mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sterling. In March, it is snowing for 10.6 days. Throughout March, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sterling, during the entire year, snow falls for 70.7 days and aggregates up to 28.54" (725mm) of snow.Daylight
In Sterling, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 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
In March, the average sunshine in Sterling is 5.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Average temperature in March
Sterling, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 39°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Sterling, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Sterling, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 11.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Sterling, NY
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Sterling, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.82").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (2.32").
Average rainfall days in March
Sterling, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Sterling, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 3.03"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Sterling, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sterling, NY
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Sterling, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 9.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Sterling, NY
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Sterling, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Sterling, NY
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
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