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Albany weather in March

Average highs of 45°F, lows of 26°F and 3.1 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

March is Albany’s 9th warmest month, with average highs of 45°F and lows of 26°F. That is 9° warmer than February, and 14° below the yearly average high.

Average high
45°F
Average low
26°F
Precipitation
3.1 in
Wet days
12
Snow
12.0 in
Sunrise · sunset
7:07 AM · 7:00 PM

March across the year

  1. 33°16°Jan
  2. 36°18°Feb
  3. 45°26°Mar
  4. 59°37°Apr
  5. 71°48°May
  6. 79°57°Jun
  7. 84°62°Jul
  8. 82°61°Aug
  9. 74°53°Sep
  10. 62°41°Oct
  11. 49°32°Nov
  12. 38°23°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.
  • Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 12 days this month.
  • Snow is likely (about 12 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

March is good for

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March compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
February36°F18°F2.3 in
March45°F26°F3.1 in
April59°F37°F3.1 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Albany in March?

Average highs are 45°F and average lows 26°F, for a daily mean of 36°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Albany in March?

March averages 3.1 in of precipitation over about 12 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 8th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Albany in March?

Yes, about 12.0 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Albany in March?

Around mid-March the sun rises about 7:07 AM and sets about 7:00 PM, for roughly 11.9 hours of daylight.

Is March a good time to visit Albany?

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

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Albany Ap station (6.8 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for March 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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