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

Niagara Falls's weather shows a minor temperature rise with the arrival of March, moving from an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C) in February to a still wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a freezing cold 23.9°F (-4.5°C) in March.

Rainfall

In Niagara Falls, in March, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, 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

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Niagara Falls, New York, 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 Niagara Falls, the average sunshine in March is 5h.

UV index

In Niagara Falls, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.