Montauk, NY weather in March
March in Montauk: chilly, with frequent rain and some snow. Highs 46°F, lows 33°F, rain or snow on about 10 days and about 6.0 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 46°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 6.0 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 43°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:21 am / 5:38 pm | 6:32 am / 7:11 pm |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 12.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical March day
- 6 am33°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 am39°Fdew point 25°F
- Noon44°Fdew point 25°F
- 3 pm45°Fdew point 25°F
- 6 pm41°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 pm38°Fdew point 26°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Providence T F Green Airport (55 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below13 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more4 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 4.2 in; a dry March brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 5.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 6.0 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 52°F
- Coolest March2015: average high 42°F
- Wettest March2001: 9.6 in
- Driest March2006: 0.7 in
- Highest reading71°F (March 10, 2016)
- Lowest reading8°F (March 4, 2003)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
March compared with February and April
| February | March | April | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 41°F | 46°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 33°F | 41°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 12.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +5°F from February and +9°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Newark, NJ118 mi · high 51°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Stowe, VT240 mi · high 39°F · 12 wet days
How Montauk ranks in March
- Normal high311th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 10 in New York
- Wet days226th driest of 378
- Comfortable days321st most of 339
What to pack for Montauk in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 46°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – about 6.0 in of snow in a typical year
Heating and cooling
March has 791 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Montauk in March?
The normal high is 46°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 8°F (March 4, 2003).
Does it rain a lot in Montauk in March?
About 10 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.2 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (9.6 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Montauk in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 6.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is March a good time to visit Montauk?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Montauk (44 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Montauk Airport (USW00054780), 3.0 mi NNE of the city center, 7 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Bridgehampton (USC00300889), 19 mi WSW of the city center, 42 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Providence T F Green Airport (USW00014765), 55 mi NNE of the city center, 60 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Groton-New London Airport (725046-14707), 21 mi NNW of the city center, 8 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).