Temperatures in March
It's cool in March in New York City with an average temperature of 10°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 5°C to a high of 14°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -2°C and 6°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for New York City in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in New York City with cold temperatures, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights close to 2°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature rises to around 11°C, with nights close to 3°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in New York City will be around 13°C, with nights close to 5°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at New York City is 3°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 91 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. Of the total precipitation, about 12 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 28% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for New York City. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
New York City in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
10°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
14°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
5°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
91 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
12 cm | 1,7 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
6 days | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Temperature records for New York City in March
With 28°C, New York City hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -4°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -11°C to a high of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in New York City
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in New York City, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in March in New York City
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Daily Precipitation in March in New York City
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for New York City, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 9 days of rain in New York City.
Daily Snowfall in March in New York City
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in March in New York City, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in March.
Daily UV Index in March in New York City
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in New York City, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in New York City Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in New York City, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in New York City Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in New York City, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in March in New York City per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in March in New York City, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in March for New York City
Click on a specific day in March for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in New York City. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in March in New York City
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Average Weather in New York City by Month
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