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
With the onset of March, Columbia experiences a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C) in February to a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C). The average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) is witnessed during March.Humidity
March and April, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.1 days. Throughout March, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Columbia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.2 days and collects up to 16.22" (412mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout March, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated. In Columbia, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.9 days and aggregates up to 6.1" (155mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:29 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 6.3h.UV index
In Columbia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in March?
How many days does it snow in March?
How many hours of daylight does Columbia have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How long on average sun shines in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March?
Average temperature in March
Columbia, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 48.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Columbia, 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 (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Columbia, PA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Columbia, PA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Columbia, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in March
Columbia, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Columbia, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.57"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Columbia, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.5 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
Columbia, 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 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Columbia, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Columbia, PA
- Average UV index in March: 3
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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Columbia, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Columbia, PA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, August and September (5mi).
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