March weather forecast
Upton, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Upton, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.3°F (2.4°C) and max 43.3°F (6.3°C).

Temperature

Upton registers an average high-temperature of a chilly 43.3°F (6.3°C) at the commencement of March, closely related to the preceding month. In the month of March, Upton experiences a minor discrepancy from peak daytime temperatures, settling at an average low-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Upton, in March, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Upton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.2 days and collects up to 30.2" (767mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Upton, in March, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.9 snowfall days, and 4.57" (116mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Upton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:15 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 Upton, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. 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. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C) and a low-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Upton, in March, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Upton, during March, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Upton have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:15 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 Upton, New York, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March in Upton?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Upton, NY

Average temperature in March - Upton, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.3°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Upton, NY

Average pressure in March - Upton, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"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
Upton, NY

Average wind speed in March - Upton, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 13.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Upton, NY

Average humidity in March - Upton, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Upton, NY

Average rainfall in March - Upton, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.31").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Upton, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Upton, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Upton, NY

Average snowfall in March - Upton, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Upton, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Upton, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 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
Upton, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Upton, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Upton, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Upton, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Upton, NY

Average UV index in March - Upton, 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
Upton, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Upton, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
Upton, NY

Average visibility in March - Upton, 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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