March weather forecast
Wheatley Heights, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Wheatley Heights, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 36.9°F (2.7°C) and an average high of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

The ushering in of March brings an average high-temperature of a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C), closely mirroring the 39.7°F (4.3°C) of February. Wheatley Heights's average low temperature, barely cooler than the daytime high, steadies at a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In Wheatley Heights, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157 rainfall days, and 35.98" (914mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:17 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 6.5h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Wheatley Heights, is 44.2°F (6.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Wheatley Heights, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 3.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Wheatley Heights, in March, during 3.1 snowfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:45 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:17 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 Wheatley Heights?

In March, the average sunshine duration 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.

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 low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average temperature in March - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average pressure in March - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"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
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average wind speed in March - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average humidity in March - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average rainfall in March - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.2").

Average rainfall days in March
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average snowfall in March - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Wheatley Heights, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average UV index in March - Wheatley Heights, 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
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Wheatley Heights, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Wheatley Heights, NY

Average visibility in March - Wheatley Heights, 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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