March weather forecast
Niagara Falls, NY

March witnesses a tantalizing transition from the lasting cold of winter to the warmth of spring. Compared to the below freezing temperatures of February, a relative thaw can be sensed. Temperatures tend to spike up, hitting the highs of 42.5°F (5.8°C) and not dropping below 23.9°F (-4.5°C). This sets the stage for more outdoor activities. Blossoms begin to emerge towards the end of the month, hinting at the coming of April showers.

Temperature

In Niagara Falls, the average high-temperature in March slightly rises, from an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C) in February, to a still wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). During March, Niagara Falls records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 23.9°F (-4.5°C).

Rainfall

In Niagara Falls, in March, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Niagara Falls, there are 158.7 rainfall days, and 34.96" (888mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Niagara Falls, in March, during 7.7 snowfall days, 12.91" (328mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Niagara Falls, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 52.8 days and aggregates up to 76.1" (1933mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Niagara Falls, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:41 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 March, the average sunshine in Niagara Falls is 5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Niagara Falls is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.