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
The shift into March is characterized by a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C) to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). An average low-temperature of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) is recorded in the month of March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 85%.Rainfall
In Columbus, during March, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.4 rainfall days, and 31.46" (799mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 12.6 days. Throughout March, 4.92" (125mm) of snow is accumulated. In Columbus, during the entire year, snow falls for 91 days and aggregates up to 42.83" (1088mm) 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 6:51 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:43 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 is 4.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Columbus, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 40.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Columbus, PA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Columbus, PA
- Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Columbus, PA
- Average humidity in March: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (81%).
Average rainfall in March
Columbus, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.44"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and October (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").
Average rainfall days in March
Columbus, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Columbus, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 4.92"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (10.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Columbus, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Columbus, PA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 4h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Columbus, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 9.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (11.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Columbus, PA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Columbus, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 66
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 82).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in March
Columbus, PA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).
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