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Cortland weather in March (New York State, United States of America)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Cortland this March? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of March in Cortland typically brings low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 5°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -6°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Precipitation

Cortland in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 15 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 175 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Cortland. May typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cortland climate page with graphs.

 

Cortland, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 81 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 175 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 46% *  
Data from: Syracuse, the United States of America (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in March

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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