March weather forecast
Bessemer, PA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Bessemer, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and an average high of 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

Bessemer's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of March, moving from a wintry 35.4°F (1.9°C) in February to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). During the month of March, Bessemer anticipates a mean low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout March, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bessemer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.6 days and collects up to 34.92" (887mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Bessemer, in March, snow falls for 9.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.5" (89mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 68.2 snowfall days, and 25.2" (640mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:13 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:46 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 Bessemer, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine in March is 5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) and a low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Bessemer, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Bessemer, in March, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Bessemer, in March, during 9.6 snowfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:13 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:46 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 Bessemer have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5h.

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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Bessemer, PA

Average temperature in March - Bessemer, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Bessemer, PA

Average pressure in March - Bessemer, PA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Bessemer, PA

Average wind speed in March - Bessemer, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Bessemer, PA

Average humidity in March - Bessemer, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June, July and August (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Bessemer, PA

Average rainfall in March - Bessemer, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Bessemer, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Bessemer, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Bessemer, PA

Average snowfall in March - Bessemer, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Bessemer, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Bessemer, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bessemer, PA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Bessemer, PA
  • 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Bessemer, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Bessemer, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7 days).

Average UV index in March
Bessemer, PA

Average UV index in March - Bessemer, PA
  • 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
Bessemer, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Bessemer, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in March
Bessemer, PA

Average visibility in March - Bessemer, PA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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