March weather forecast
Gaines Junction, PA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also an icy month in Gaines Junction, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average high of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average low of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

Temperature

March indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from 32°F (0°C) in February to a still cold 41.2°F (5.1°C). Gaines Junction experiences a nighttime temperature average of 25.3°F (-3.7°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Gaines Junction, in March, during 13.7 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 174 rainfall days, and 30.83" (783mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Gaines Junction, Pennsylvania, in March, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 5.08" (129mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Gaines Junction, there are 86.8 snowfall days, and 41.54" (1055mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:35 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

The average sunshine in March is 5.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

Gaines Junction in March has an average high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Gaines Junction, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Gaines Junction, in March, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Gaines Junction, Pennsylvania, in March, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 5.08" (129mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Gaines Junction have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Gaines Junction, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:35 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 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Gaines Junction, PA

Average temperature in March - Gaines Junction, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Gaines Junction, PA

Average pressure in March - Gaines Junction, PA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Gaines Junction, PA

Average wind speed in March - Gaines Junction, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Gaines Junction, PA

Average humidity in March - Gaines Junction, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Gaines Junction, PA

Average rainfall in March - Gaines Junction, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in March
Gaines Junction, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Gaines Junction, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Gaines Junction, PA

Average snowfall in March - Gaines Junction, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Gaines Junction, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Gaines Junction, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gaines Junction, PA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Gaines Junction, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Gaines Junction, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Gaines Junction, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Gaines Junction, PA

Average UV index in March - Gaines Junction, PA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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

Average cloud cover in March
Gaines Junction, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Gaines Junction, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in March
Gaines Junction, PA

Average visibility in March - Gaines Junction, PA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).

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