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
In New Paltz, stepping into March brings a gentle temperature nudge, moving slightly up from February's cold 35.4°F (1.9°C) to a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C). March nights in New Paltz are marked by an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In New Paltz, during March, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. In New Paltz, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.6 days and collects up to 14.06" (357mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In New Paltz, in March, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. In New Paltz, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.6 days and aggregates up to 8.58" (218mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in New Paltz is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:47 pm EST. On the last day of March, in New Paltz, New York, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:21 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 New Paltz, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in New Paltz is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March converts into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is March in New Paltz?
What is the average humidity in March in New Paltz?
How many days does it rain in March in New Paltz?
How many days does it snow in March in New Paltz?
What is the average length of the day in March in New Paltz?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in New Paltz?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in New Paltz?
How many hours of sunshine does New Paltz have in March?
What is the UV index reading in March in New Paltz?
Average temperature in March
New Paltz, NY
- Average high temperature in March: 43.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).
Average pressure in March
New Paltz, NY
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"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
New Paltz, NY
- Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in March
New Paltz, NY
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in March
New Paltz, NY
- Average rainfall in March: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").
Average rainfall days in March
New Paltz, NY
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
New Paltz, NY
- Average snowfall in March: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
New Paltz, NY
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
New Paltz, 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: 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 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
New Paltz, NY
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).
Average UV index in March
New Paltz, NY
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
New Paltz, NY
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in March
New Paltz, NY
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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