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
A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from a wintry 32.4°F (0.2°C) in February to a still cold 41°F (5°C). Throughout March, the nighttime temperature averages to a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Elmira, during March, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Elmira, there are 172.7 rainfall days, and 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Elmira, New York, during March, snow falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 76.6 snowfall days, and 34.61" (879mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Elmira is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:32 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 5.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in March in Elmira?
How much does it rain in Elmira in March?
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What is the average length of the day in March in Elmira?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Elmira?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Elmira?
How many hours of sunshine does Elmira have in March?
What is the UV index reading in March in Elmira?
Average temperature in March
Elmira, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 41°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Elmira, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Elmira, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Elmira, NY
- Average humidity in March: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (78%).
Average rainfall in March
Elmira, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.89").
Average rainfall days in March
Elmira, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Elmira, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 4.57"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Elmira, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Elmira, NY
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Elmira, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 9.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Elmira, 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
Elmira, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 61
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in March
Elmira, NY
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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