The weather in March in Long Island
It's cold in March in Long Island with an average temperature of 8°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 5°C to a high of 10°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 3°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Long Island, Alaska. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 22°C in 2016, Long Island reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -3°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -10°C to a highest value of 9°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In March, there is an average of 156 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. Of the total precipitation, about 18 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in March for Long Island
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Long Island. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
March weather comparison
Long Island | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 8°C | 11°C |
Max. temperature | 10°C | 14°C |
Min. temperature | -1°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 156 mm | 63 mm |
Rainy days | 19 days | 10 days |
Total snowfall | 18 cm | 7 cm |
Snowy days | 9 days | 4 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in Long Island with cold temps, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights around 0°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 9°C, with nights around 2°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Long Island is around 10°C, while nighttime temps are about 2°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in March in Long Island, Alaska. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in Long Island
Temperature in March in Long Island over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Long Island, Alaska. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in March in Long Island
Total precipitation in March in Long Island over the years
Daily Snowfall in March in Long Island
Snowfall in March in Long Island per year
Daily UV index in March in Long Island
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Long Island, 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.
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Average weather in Long Island by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Long Island. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.