March weather forecast
Forty Fort, PA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and an average high of 43°F (6.1°C).

Temperature

Forty Fort's weather in March shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from February's wintry 34.5°F (1.4°C) to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). Forty Fort observes an average nighttime temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) during March.

Humidity

In Forty Fort, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Forty Fort, in March, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.7 rainfall days, and 13.19" (335mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Forty Fort. In Forty Fort, Pennsylvania, during March, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.9 snowfall days, and 9.92" (252mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Forty Fort, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 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 March, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

UV index

In Forty Fort, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

In Forty Fort, 43°F (6.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Forty Fort, Pennsylvania, in March, during 11.9 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Forty Fort, during March, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:28 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 Forty Fort, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Forty Fort, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Forty Fort, PA

Average temperature in March - Forty Fort, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Forty Fort, PA

Average pressure in March - Forty Fort, PA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Forty Fort, PA

Average wind speed in March - Forty Fort, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Forty Fort, PA

Average humidity in March - Forty Fort, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Forty Fort, PA

Average rainfall in March - Forty Fort, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in March
Forty Fort, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Forty Fort, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Forty Fort, PA

Average snowfall in March - Forty Fort, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.38"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Forty Fort, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Forty Fort, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Forty Fort, PA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Forty Fort, PA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Forty Fort, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Forty Fort, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Forty Fort, PA

Average UV index in March - Forty Fort, 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
Forty Fort, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Forty Fort, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in March
Forty Fort, PA

Average visibility in March - Forty Fort, PA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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