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
West Plattsburgh's March weather indicates a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from February's freezing cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C) to a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C). The average temperature drops to a freezing cold 22.5°F (-5.3°C) during the night in the month of March.Humidity
In West Plattsburgh, the average relative humidity in March is 83%.Rainfall
In West Plattsburgh, in March, during 12.7 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In West Plattsburgh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.6 days and collects up to 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In West Plattsburgh, during March, snow falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow. In West Plattsburgh, during the entire year, snow falls for 78.2 days and aggregates up to 37.13" (943mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in West Plattsburgh is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:42 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:21 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 West Plattsburgh, the average sunshine in March is 5.1h.UV index
In West Plattsburgh, 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 rays for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 36.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 22.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).
Average pressure in March
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in March
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average humidity in March: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75%).
Average rainfall in March
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.73").
Average rainfall days in March
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 5.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 10 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).
Average UV index in March
West Plattsburgh, 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
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
West Plattsburgh, NY
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).
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