March weather forecast
New York, USA

March in New York State often signifies a transitional period, where the remnants of winter start giving way to the early hints of spring. This month witnesses a broader spectrum of weather patterns due to this shift, with sporadic snow events possibly followed by warmer, spring-like days.

The northern regions of the state, particularly upstate areas near the Appalachian and Adirondack Mountains, can still expect cooler temperatures. It's not uncommon to see temperatures ranging from 20°F (-6.7°C) to 40°F (4.4°C). Snowfall becomes less frequent as the month advances, but occasional snowstorms, especially in the early half of March, are not out of the question.

Downstate New York, which encompasses areas like the Greater New York Metropolitan Area and Long Island, usually experiences milder conditions. Temperatures here generally fluctuate between 35°F (1.7°C) and 50°F (10°C). In urban locales like New York City, the presence of the urban heat island effect becomes increasingly noticeable, especially on sunny days when the vast concrete expanse absorbs sunlight, causing slightly warmer conditions than surrounding regions.

In contrast to the more consistent cold of February, March is a month of variability. Early March often bears a closer resemblance to February's winter conditions. However, by the month's end, the increasing duration of daylight, coupled with warmer days, heralds the approaching spring. As March winds down, residents and visitors can anticipate the more consistent warming trend of April, as winter's grip continues to loosen and the landscape begins to rejuvenate.

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• New York - March »
  The month with the most snowfall in New York is March, when snow falls for 4.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of snow. On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in New York and the time zone changes from EST to EDT.
• Buffalo - March »
  In Buffalo, in March, snow falls for 12.4 days, with typically accumulated 4.02" (102mm) of snow. February and March, with an average ocean temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C), are months with the coldest seawater in Buffalo, New York.
• Rochester - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Rochester and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Rochester during March, snow falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.
• Yonkers - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Yonkers and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Yonkers in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Syracuse - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Syracuse, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Syracuse in March, snow falls for 11 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow.
• Albany - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Albany, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Albany in March, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.02" (102mm) of snow.
• New Rochelle - March »
  The month with the most snowfall in New Rochelle is March, when snow falls for 4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow. The months with the lowest UV index in New Rochelle are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Mount Vernon - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Mount Vernon, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. The month with the most snowfall in Mount Vernon is March, when snow falls for 3.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.
• Schenectady - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Schenectady, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Schenectady in March, during 6.8 snowfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• Utica - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Utica and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Utica in March, snow falls for 14.9 days, with typically accumulated 7.05" (179mm) of snow.
• White Plains - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in White Plains and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. The months with the lowest UV index in White Plains are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
• Hempstead - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Hempstead and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. During 1.9 snowfall days, in March, Hempstead aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.