March weather forecast
Essen, PA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Essen, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

Essen sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of March, moving from February's icy 37.8°F (3.2°C) to a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C). Throughout March, Essen witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Essen, in March, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.6 rainfall days, and 11.5" (292mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Essen, during March, snow falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Essen, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.5 days and aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Essen is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:44 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 5.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Essen, Pennsylvania, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Essen in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Essen are 47.8°F (8.8°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Essen?

The average relative humidity in March in Essen, Pennsylvania, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March in Essen?

In March, in Essen, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout March, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Essen?

In March, it is snowing for 5 days. Throughout March, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Essen have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Essen?

On the first day of March in Essen, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:44 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Essen, 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 Essen?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Essen?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Essen, Pennsylvania, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Essen, PA

Average temperature in March - Essen, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in March
Essen, PA

Average pressure in March - Essen, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Essen, PA

Average wind speed in March - Essen, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Essen, PA

Average humidity in March - Essen, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Essen, PA

Average rainfall in March - Essen, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.67").

Average rainfall days in March
Essen, PA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Essen, PA

Average snowfall in March - Essen, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Essen, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Essen, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Essen, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Essen, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Essen, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Essen, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Essen, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Essen, PA

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

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

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