Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
As February transitions into March, Alexandria sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 36°F (2.2°C) to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). During March nights, Alexandria witnesses a consistent average temperature of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Alexandria, during March, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.2 rainfall days, and 23.86" (606mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Alexandria, during March, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow. In Alexandria, during the entire year, snow falls for 50 days and aggregates up to 16.77" (426mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Alexandria, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:36 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 is 5.9h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Alexandria, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 45.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Alexandria, PA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Alexandria, PA
- Average wind speed in March: 7.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Alexandria, PA
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Alexandria, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.89"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").
Average rainfall days in March
Alexandria, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Alexandria, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Alexandria, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Alexandria, PA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Alexandria, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Alexandria, PA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Alexandria, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in March
Alexandria, PA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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