March weather forecast
Yorktown Heights, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Yorktown Heights, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and an average high of 45°F (7.2°C).

Temperature

The shift into March is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C) in February to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). Yorktown Heights witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) throughout March.

Humidity

In Yorktown Heights, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Yorktown Heights, in March, during 11.7 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Yorktown Heights, there are 144.2 rainfall days, and 22.32" (567mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall in Yorktown Heights. Snow falls for 5 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:19 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 Yorktown Heights, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Yorktown Heights. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Yorktown Heights?

Yorktown Heights in March has an average high-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Yorktown Heights?

The average relative humidity in March in Yorktown Heights, New York, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Yorktown Heights in March?

In March, in Yorktown Heights, New York, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout March, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Yorktown Heights?

The month with the most snowfall in Yorktown Heights, New York, is March, when snow falls for 5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Yorktown Heights in March?

In March, in Yorktown Heights, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout March, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Yorktown Heights have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Yorktown Heights?

On the first day of March in Yorktown Heights, New York, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:46 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:19 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Yorktown Heights?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Yorktown Heights, 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 Yorktown Heights?

In Yorktown Heights, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Yorktown Heights?

The months with the lowest UV index in Yorktown Heights are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in March in Yorktown Heights?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Yorktown Heights is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Yorktown Heights, NY

Average temperature in March - Yorktown Heights, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 45°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Yorktown Heights, NY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Yorktown Heights, NY

Average wind speed in March - Yorktown Heights, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Yorktown Heights, NY

Average humidity in March - Yorktown Heights, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Yorktown Heights, NY

Average rainfall in March - Yorktown Heights, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.18").

Average rainfall days in March
Yorktown Heights, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Yorktown Heights, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Yorktown Heights, NY

Average snowfall in March - Yorktown Heights, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Yorktown Heights, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Yorktown Heights, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Yorktown 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Yorktown Heights, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Yorktown Heights, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Yorktown Heights, NY

Average UV index in March - Yorktown 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Yorktown Heights, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Yorktown Heights, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Yorktown Heights, NY

Average visibility in March - Yorktown 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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