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Weather · March

Islip weather in March

Average highs of 48°F, lows of 32°F and 4.5 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

March is Islip’s 9th warmest month, with average highs of 48°F and lows of 32°F. That is 7° warmer than February, and 13° below the yearly average high.

Average high
48°F
Average low
32°F
Precipitation
4.5 in
Wet days
11
Snow
6.5 in
Sunrise · sunset
7:05 AM · 6:58 PM

March across the year

  1. 39°25°Jan
  2. 41°26°Feb
  3. 48°32°Mar
  4. 58°41°Apr
  5. 68°51°May
  6. 77°61°Jun
  7. 83°67°Jul
  8. 81°66°Aug
  9. 75°59°Sep
  10. 64°47°Oct
  11. 54°38°Nov
  12. 44°30°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 11 days this month.
  • Snow is likely (about 7 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

March is good for

What’s on in Islip in March

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Around Islip

Fire Island Inlet Bridge, Islip
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March compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
February41°F26°F3.3 in
March48°F32°F4.5 in
April58°F41°F4.1 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Islip in March?

Average highs are 48°F and average lows 32°F, for a daily mean of 40°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Islip in March?

March averages 4.5 in of precipitation over about 11 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Islip in March?

Yes, about 6.5 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Islip in March?

Around mid-March the sun rises about 7:05 AM and sets about 6:58 PM, for roughly 11.9 hours of daylight.

Is March a good time to visit Islip?

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

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Islip Li Macarthur Ap station (9.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for March 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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