March weather forecast
Basket, PA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Basket, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and an average high of 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Temperature

Basket's transition into March sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C) in February to a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C). Throughout the month of March, Basket expects an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Humidity

In Basket, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Basket, during March, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. In Basket, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129 days and collects up to 13.5" (343mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Basket are January through May, November and December. In Basket, in March, during 3.6 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Basket, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.4 days and aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) 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 6:35 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:27 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

The average sunshine in March in Basket is 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Basket are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in March leads to these guidelines:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Basket?

The high-temperature, in March, in Basket, records 47.1°F (8.4°C), while the low-temperature is 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Basket?

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How much does it rain in Basket in March?

In Basket, Pennsylvania, in March, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Basket?

In March, in Basket, Pennsylvania, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Basket?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Basket?

On the first day of March in Basket, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Basket, Pennsylvania, 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 Basket have in March?

In Basket, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Basket?

The months with the lowest UV index in Basket, Pennsylvania, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Basket?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Basket, PA

Average temperature in March - Basket, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Basket, PA

Average pressure in March - Basket, PA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Basket, PA

Average wind speed in March - Basket, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Basket, PA

Average humidity in March - Basket, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Basket, PA

Average rainfall in March - Basket, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.79").

Average rainfall days in March
Basket, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Basket, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Basket, PA

Average snowfall in March - Basket, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Basket, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Basket, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 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
Basket, PA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Basket, 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: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Basket, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Basket, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Basket, PA

Average UV index in March - Basket, PA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Basket, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Basket, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Basket, PA

Average visibility in March - Basket, PA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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