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Weather · March

Hempstead weather in March

Average highs of 48°F, lows of 33°F and 4.6 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

March is Hempstead’s 9th warmest month, with average highs of 48°F and lows of 33°F. That is 6° warmer than February, and 13° below the yearly average high.

Average high
48°F
Average low
33°F
Precipitation
4.6 in
Wet days
14
Snow
4.8 in
Sunrise · sunset
7:06 AM · 7:00 PM

March across the year

  1. 39°26°Jan
  2. 42°27°Feb
  3. 48°33°Mar
  4. 59°41°Apr
  5. 67°51°May
  6. 76°61°Jun
  7. 82°67°Jul
  8. 82°67°Aug
  9. 75°60°Sep
  10. 64°48°Oct
  11. 54°39°Nov
  12. 44°31°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in March

  • Cool days: a warm jacket and long pants, plus layers for the swing between morning and afternoon.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 14 days this month.
  • Snow is likely (about 5 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

March is good for

What’s on in Hempstead in March

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March compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
February42°F27°F3.0 in
March48°F33°F4.6 in
April59°F41°F4.2 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Hempstead in March?

Average highs are 48°F and average lows 33°F, for a daily mean of 40°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Hempstead in March?

March averages 4.6 in of precipitation over about 14 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Hempstead in March?

Yes, about 4.8 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Hempstead in March?

Around mid-March the sun rises about 7:06 AM and sets about 7:00 PM, for roughly 11.9 hours of daylight.

Is March a good time to visit Hempstead?

The mildest months for visiting are July, August, September. March is cool, with St. Patrick’s Day events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Oceanside station (0.8 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for March 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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