March weather forecast
Franconia, PA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Franconia, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 32.9°F (0.5°C) and 48.2°F (9°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Franconia's average high-temperature experiences a slight rise, moving from February's icy 39.4°F (4.1°C) to a frosty 48.2°F (9°C). During March, the average low-temperature is an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

In Franconia, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Franconia, in March, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 116.6 rainfall days, and 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Franconia, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 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 Franconia, the average sunshine in March is 6.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Franconia, records 48.2°F (9°C), while the low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Franconia, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 9.4 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In Franconia, during March, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Franconia have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

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 in Franconia.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Franconia, PA

Average temperature in March - Franconia, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Franconia, PA

Average pressure in March - Franconia, 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
Franconia, PA

Average wind speed in March - Franconia, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Franconia, PA

Average humidity in March - Franconia, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Franconia, PA

Average rainfall in March - Franconia, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.59").

Average rainfall days in March
Franconia, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Franconia, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Franconia, PA

Average snowfall in March - Franconia, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Franconia, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Franconia, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Franconia, 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: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Franconia, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Franconia, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Franconia, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
Franconia, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Franconia, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Franconia, PA

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

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

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