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Average weather for New York City 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.

Daily Temperature in March in New York City

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. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry.

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.

Water temperature

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

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.

New York City in March

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

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

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.

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Daily Temperature in March in New York City

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in March for New York City, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in March in New York City

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 millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed 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 it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect about 9 days of precipitation in New York City.

Daily Precipitation in March 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 centimeters. 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 Snowfall in March in New York City

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.

Daily UV Index in March in New York City

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 few years.

Temperature in March in New York City Over the 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 millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in March in New York City over the years

Snowfall in March in New York City per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in March in New York City, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in March in New York City over the past years

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.

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

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