Monthly Climate Summary

March 2006 Summary

Mostly Cloudy 32°F

Data is available from 2005 to present. The latest summary is available the first week of each month.

Monthly Climate Summary

Observed averages, totals, and departures from normal

Average Temperature

35.7°F

Normal: 35.7°F
Departure: -0.1°F

Total Precipitation

1.01 in

Normal: 3.09 in
Departure: -2.08 in

Total Snowfall

2.0 in

Normal: 12.0 in
Departure: -10.0 in

Warmest Day

77°F

March 31st

Coldest Day

12°F

March 2nd

Wettest Day

0.52 in

March 13th

Snowiest Day

2.0 in

March 15th

March 2006 Daily Summary
Day Weather High Temperature Low Temperature Precipitation Snowfall
1st Snow Shower 28°F 15°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
2nd Mostly Cloudy 30°F 12°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
3rd Mostly Sunny 22°F 13°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
4th Partly Cloudy 33°F 21°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
5th Sunny 38°F 25°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
6th Mostly Sunny 41°F 19°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
7th Mostly Sunny 38°F 18°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
8th Mostly Sunny 42°F 15°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
9th Rain 45°F 33°F 0.18 in 0.0 in
10th Partly Cloudy 65°F 40°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
11th Mostly Sunny 56°F 29°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
12th Rain Shower 54°F 28°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
13th Thunderstorm 56°F 42°F 0.52 in 0.0 in
14th Thunderstorm 55°F 31°F 0.17 in 0.0 in
15th Light Snow 38°F 29°F 0.05 in 2.0 in
16th Partly Cloudy 39°F 28°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
17th Snow Shower 35°F 22°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
18th Snow Shower 35°F 19°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
19th Snow Shower 32°F 20°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
20th Partly Cloudy 33°F 21°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
21st Mostly Sunny 40°F 19°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
22nd Partly Cloudy 39°F 25°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
23rd Mostly Cloudy 49°F 30°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
24th Rain Shower 51°F 33°F 0.02 in 0.0 in
25th Rain Shower 50°F 37°F 0.04 in 0.0 in
26th Rain Shower 48°F 37°F 0.03 in 0.0 in
27th Sunny 54°F 31°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
28th Sunny 57°F 26°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
29th Sunny 63°F 26°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
30th Sunny 66°F 28°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
31st Sunny 77°F 30°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
Legend and Icon Key
Warmest High
Coldest Low
Wettest Day
Snowiest Day
Sunny Mostly Sunny Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Overcast Rain Light Rain Rain Shower Drizzle Freezing Rain Snow Light Snow Snow Shower Snow Flurries Sleet Rain & Snow Wintry Mix Thunderstorm Haze

Degree Day Summary

Heating and cooling degree days (base 65°F)

Heating Degree Days

909.5

Normal: 907.0
Departure: + 2.5

Cooling Degree Days

0.0

Normal: 0.0
Departure: + 0.0

Climate Activity Summary

Key temperature and precipitation patterns for the month

Days at or
Above 90°F

0

Days Above Freezing

27

Days That Stayed Below Freezing

4

Freezing Nights (Low Below 32°F)

25

Days with Precipitation

7

Days with
Snowfall

1

Wind Summary

Monthly wind averages, peak gusts, and dominant direction

Average Wind Speed

3.9 mph

Peak Wind Gust

43 mph

Dominant Wind Direction

WNW

All-time Monthly Records

Highest and lowest observed extremes for this month

Warmest Day

89°F

March 31st, 1998

Coldest Day

-21°F

March 6th, 1948

Wettest Day

2.29 in

March 12th, 1888

Snowiest Day

30.4 in

March 12th, 1888

Climate Context

How this month compares to typical conditions

Monthly climate summaries compare observed weather to long‑term normals. Positive temperature departures indicate warmer‑than‑normal conditions, while negative departures reflect cooler‑than‑normal patterns. Precipitation and snowfall departures help highlight unusually wet, dry, or snowy months across Colonie.