March weather forecast
Scranton, AR

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Scranton, is a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.1°F (15.6°C) and min 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during March moves from February's fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) to a mild 60.1°F (15.6°C). During the month of March, an average low-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) is recorded.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 15.2 days. Throughout March, 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.4 rainfall days, and 35.98" (914mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Scranton aggregates 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Scranton, there are 4 snowfall days, and 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:35 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 6.6h.

UV index

In Scranton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In Scranton, in March, the average high-temperature is 60.1°F (15.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Scranton, in March, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 4.02" (102mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Scranton?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Scranton aggregates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Scranton have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:09 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:35 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In Scranton, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Scranton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Scranton, AR

Average temperature in March - Scranton, AR
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Scranton, AR

Average pressure in March - Scranton, AR
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Scranton, AR

Average wind speed in March - Scranton, AR
  • Average wind speed in March: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Scranton, AR

Average humidity in March - Scranton, AR
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Scranton, AR

Average rainfall in March - Scranton, AR
  • Average rainfall in March: 4.02"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in March
Scranton, AR

Average rainfall days in March - Scranton, AR
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Scranton, AR

Average snowfall in March - Scranton, AR
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.71"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Scranton, AR

Average snowfall days in March - Scranton, AR
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Scranton, AR

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Scranton, AR
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Scranton, AR

Average sunshine days in March - Scranton, AR
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Scranton, AR

Average UV index in March - Scranton, AR
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Scranton, AR

Average cloud cover in March - Scranton, AR
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Scranton, AR

Average visibility in March - Scranton, AR
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (5mi).

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