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
March marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) to a wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C). Leicester records an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) throughout the month of March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Leicester is 82%.Rainfall
In Leicester, during March, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Leicester, New York, there are 108.9 rainfall days, and 7.8" (198mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Leicester are January through May, October through December. In Leicester, during March, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Leicester, there are 59.7 snowfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Leicester is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Leicester, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:37 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 5h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Leicester is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
Prolonged sun exposure generally does not trouble most people. However, it is vital to ensure protection for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Leicester, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 40.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Leicester, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Leicester, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Leicester, NY
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).
Average rainfall in March
Leicester, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Leicester, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Leicester, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Leicester, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Leicester, NY
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Leicester, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 14 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and April (14 days).
Average UV index in March
Leicester, NY
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Leicester, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 62
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
Leicester, NY
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).
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