March weather forecast
Jim Thorpe, PA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

Jim Thorpe in March experiences a slight uptick in the average high-temperature, adjusting from February's cold 35.8°F (2.1°C) to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). Throughout March, Jim Thorpe encounters an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

In Jim Thorpe, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Jim Thorpe, during March, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. In Jim Thorpe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.8 days and collects up to 34.25" (870mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Jim Thorpe, during March, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.92" (125mm) of snow. In Jim Thorpe, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.5 days and aggregates up to 20.91" (531mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:27 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 in Jim Thorpe is 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Jim Thorpe, is 44.2°F (6.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Jim Thorpe, in March, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Jim Thorpe, in March, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.92" (125mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:27 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 6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average temperature in March - Jim Thorpe, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average pressure in March - Jim Thorpe, 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
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average wind speed in March - Jim Thorpe, 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 (5mph).

Average humidity in March
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average humidity in March - Jim Thorpe, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average rainfall in March - Jim Thorpe, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Jim Thorpe, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average snowfall in March - Jim Thorpe, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.92"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Jim Thorpe, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Jim Thorpe, 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: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Jim Thorpe, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

Average UV index in March
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average UV index in March - Jim Thorpe, PA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (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
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Jim Thorpe, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Jim Thorpe, PA

Average visibility in March - Jim Thorpe, 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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