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The weather in March in New York City

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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for New York City, New York. 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 28°C in 2021, New York City reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -4°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -11°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at New York City is 3°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.

Precipitation and snowfall

In March, there is an average of 91 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 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.

Daily weather in March for New York City

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in New York City. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  New York City New York
Average temperature 10°C 11°C
Max. temperature 14°C 14°C
Min. temperature -2°C -5°C
Total precipitation 91 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 12 days 10 days
Total snowfall 12 cm 7 cm
Snowy days 6 days 4 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in New York City with cold temps, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights around 2°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 11°C, with nights around 3°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in New York City is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about 5°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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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.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in March in New York City, New York. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in New York City

Temperature in March in New York City over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in New York City, New York. 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 New York City

Total precipitation in March in New York City over the years

Daily Snowfall in March in New York City

Snowfall in March in New York City per year

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.

Weather experiences in March in New York City

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There were sunny days, ideal for sightseeing, but also colder and rainy days. Not perfect, but the city itself makes up for it.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in New York City by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New York City. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.