March weather forecast
Damascus, PA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Damascus, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

With the start of March, the average high-temperature marginally shifts from February's cold 33.8°F (1°C) to a still icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). Damascus cools down to an average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

In Damascus, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

Rainfall

In Damascus, in March, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.5 rainfall days, and 19.21" (488mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Damascus are January through May, October through December. In March, in Damascus, it is snowing for 7.8 days. Throughout March, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is accumulated. In Damascus, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.6 days and aggregates up to 14.69" (373mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:25 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 Damascus, the average sunshine in March is 5.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in March leads to these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

In Damascus, 42.3°F (5.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Damascus, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Damascus, during March, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Damascus, Pennsylvania, in March, during 7.8 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Damascus have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Damascus?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:25 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In Damascus, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Damascus, PA

Average temperature in March - Damascus, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in March
Damascus, PA

Average pressure in March - Damascus, PA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Damascus, PA

Average wind speed in March - Damascus, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Damascus, PA

Average humidity in March - Damascus, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Damascus, PA

Average rainfall in March - Damascus, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.5"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in March
Damascus, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Damascus, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Damascus, PA

Average snowfall in March - Damascus, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.99"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Damascus, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Damascus, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Damascus, 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Damascus, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Damascus, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Damascus, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Damascus, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Damascus, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in March
Damascus, PA

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

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

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