March weather forecast
Cressona, PA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Cressona, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.2°F (-1°C) and max 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

As March begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C) in February to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). An average temperature of 30.2°F (-1°C) is recorded during the nights in March.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Cressona, in March, during 11 rainfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cressona, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.2 days and collects up to 21.1" (536mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cressona, during March, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.1 snowfall days, and 8.94" (227mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cressona, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:28 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 Cressona, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Cressona are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Cressona in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 30.2°F (-1°C) respectively.

What is the least humid month?

March and April, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Cressona, in March, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Cressona, during March, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:28 pm EDT.

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

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 long on average sun shines in March?

In Cressona, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Cressona?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Cressona, PA

Average temperature in March - Cressona, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Cressona, PA

Average pressure in March - Cressona, 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
Cressona, PA

Average wind speed in March - Cressona, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Cressona, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Cressona, PA

Average rainfall in March - Cressona, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in March
Cressona, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Cressona, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cressona, PA

Average snowfall in March - Cressona, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cressona, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Cressona, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cressona, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cressona, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Cressona, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Cressona, PA

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Cressona, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Cressona, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Cressona, PA

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

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

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