March weather forecast
Parma, OH

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Weather in March

March brings the advent of spring in Parma! Gradually escaping the clutches of winter, the city can expect an uplift in temperature, along with an increase in spring showers. Although the chilling wind gusts begin to ease and daylight hours lengthen, residents should still brace for sporadic snowfall. Sunshine stays sparse due to the overlying cloud cover, yet it offers a promising outlook towards the end of the long winter spell. The record low temperature during March edges upwards to 30°F (-1.1°C), indicating the onset of warmer days.

Temperature

The shift into March in Parma is marked by a modest rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's icy 34.3°F (1.3°C) to a still cold 42.3°F (5.7°C). During March, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout March, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 109.1 rainfall days, and 8.43" (214mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Parma, in March, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Parma, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.9 days and aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Parma, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:51 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Parma is 5.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 30°F (-1.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Parma, during March, the rain falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Parma, in March, during 4.8 snowfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:18 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:51 pm EDT.

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 EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Parma have in March?

In Parma, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Parma, OH

Average temperature in March - Parma, OH
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Parma, OH

Average pressure in March - Parma, OH
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Parma, OH

Average wind speed in March - Parma, OH
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Parma, OH

Average humidity in March - Parma, OH
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Parma, OH

Average rainfall in March - Parma, OH
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Parma, OH

Average rainfall days in March - Parma, OH
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Parma, OH

Average snowfall in March - Parma, OH
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Parma, OH

Average snowfall days in March - Parma, OH
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Parma, OH

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Parma, OH
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Parma, OH

Average sunshine days in March - Parma, OH
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Parma, OH

Average UV index in March - Parma, OH
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Parma, OH

Average cloud cover in March - Parma, OH
  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Parma, OH

Average visibility in March - Parma, OH
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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