Monthly Climate Summary

March 2026 Summary

Mostly Cloudy 49°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

39.2°F

Normal: 35.7°F
Departure: + 3.5°F

Total Precipitation

4.00 in

Normal: 3.09 in
Departure: + 0.91 in

Total Snowfall

1.8 in

Normal: 12.0 in
Departure: -10.2 in

Warmest Day

75°F

March 10th

Coldest Day

5°F

March 2nd

Wettest Day

1.05 in

March 31st

Snowiest Day

1.5 in

March 3rd

March 2026 Daily Summary
Day Weather High Temperature Low Temperature Precipitation Snowfall
1st mostly-sunny 34°F 16°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
2nd sunny 30°F 5°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
3rd Wintry Mix 35°F 12°F 0.24 in 1.5 in
4th rain-shower 49°F 29°F 0.02 in 0.0 in
5th rain 39°F 26°F 0.57 in 0.0 in
6th Wintry Mix 39°F 33°F 0.09 in 0.0 in
7th light-rain 42°F 34°F 0.10 in 0.0 in
8th rain-shower 51°F 36°F 0.03 in 0.0 in
9th mostly-sunny 67°F 29°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
10th partly-cloudy 75°F 38°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
11th rain-shower 73°F 38°F 0.03 in 0.0 in
12th light-rain 62°F 30°F 0.01 in 0.0 in
13th snow-shower 40°F 25°F 0.01 in 0.1 in
14th overcast 37°F 30°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
15th overcast 44°F 24°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
16th light-rain 59°F 38°F 0.15 in 0.0 in
17th Wintry Mix 58°F 23°F 0.34 in 0.2 in
18th mostly-cloudy 34°F 19°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
19th overcast 39°F 27°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
20th rain 50°F 29°F 0.25 in 0.0 in
21st rain-shower 44°F 33°F 0.01 in 0.0 in
22nd light-rain 46°F 33°F 0.36 in 0.0 in
23rd snow-shower 36°F 30°F 0.01 in 0.0 in
24th sunny 47°F 25°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
25th mostly-cloudy 54°F 26°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
26th rain 69°F 42°F 0.69 in 0.0 in
27th rain-shower 50°F 28°F 0.04 in 0.0 in
28th partly-cloudy 37°F 19°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
29th mostly-cloudy 57°F 21°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
30th mostly-cloudy 73°F 39°F 0.00 in 0.0 in
31st scattered-thunderstorms 70°F 54°F 1.05 in 0.0 in

Noteworthy Item(s)

  • Daily record high temperature was set on the 11th. It officially reached 73°F; old record was 71°F set in 2025.
  • Daily record high temperature was set on the 10th. It officially reached 76°F; old record was 72°F set in 1977.
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Degree Day Summary

Heating and cooling degree days (base 65°F)

Heating Degree Days

799.5

Normal: 907.0
Departure: -107.5

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

30

Days That Stayed Below Freezing

1

Freezing Nights (Low Below 32°F)

20

Days with Precipitation

18

Days with
Snowfall

3

Wind Summary

Monthly wind averages, peak gusts, and dominant direction

Average Wind Speed

2.1 mph

Peak Wind Gust

34 mph

Dominant Wind Direction

W

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.