Monthly Climate Summary

March 2016 Summary

Light Snow 34°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

42.9°F

Normal: 35.7°F
Departure: + 7.2°F

Total Precipitation

1.29 in

Normal: 3.09 in
Departure: -1.80 in

Total Snowfall

0.0 in

Normal: 12.0 in
Departure: -12.0 in

Warmest Day

82°F

March 9th

Coldest Day

18°F

March 3rd

Wettest Day

0.33 in

March 28th

Snowiest Day

0.0 in

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March 2016 Daily Summary
Day Weather High Temperature Low Temperature Precipitation Snowfall
1st Mostly Cloudy 38°F 22°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
2nd Snow Shower 45°F 22°F 0.07 in 0.0 in
3rd Partly Cloudy 30°F 18°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
4th Partly Cloudy 40°F 19°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
5th Mostly Cloudy 35°F 18°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
6th Sunny 44°F 24°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
7th Mostly Cloudy 54°F 27°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
8th Partly Cloudy 60°F 33°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
9th Mostly Sunny 82°F 43°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
10th Rain 66°F 53°F 0.21 in 0.0 in
11th Rain Shower 54°F 35°F 0.04 in 0.0 in
12th Mostly Sunny 61°F 27°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
13th Mostly Cloudy 59°F 43°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
14th Rain 46°F 40°F 0.18 in 0.0 in
15th Mostly Cloudy 60°F 40°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
16th Thunderstorm 65°F 45°F 0.32 in 0.0 in
17th Thunderstorm 61°F 40°F 0.03 in 0.0 in
18th Rain Shower 50°F 34°F 0.03 in 0.0 in
19th Sunny 42°F 23°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
20th Mostly Cloudy 41°F 21°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
21st Snow Shower 47°F 32°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
22nd Partly Cloudy 53°F 25°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
23rd Overcast 56°F 37°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
24th Mostly Cloudy 60°F 34°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
25th Rain Shower 60°F 36°F 0.08 in 0.0 in
26th Partly Cloudy 51°F 35°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
27th Partly Cloudy 58°F 37°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
28th Rain 51°F 41°F 0.33 in 0.0 in
29th Partly Cloudy 45°F 36°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
30th Mostly Sunny 61°F 28°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
31st Overcast 71°F 46°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

685.0

Normal: 907.0
Departure: -222.0

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

30

Days That Stayed Below Freezing

1

Freezing Nights (Low Below 32°F)

12

Days with Precipitation

9

Days with
Snowfall

0

Wind Summary

Monthly wind averages, peak gusts, and dominant direction

Average Wind Speed

2.1 mph

Peak Wind Gust

31 mph

Dominant Wind Direction

NW

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.