March weather forecast
Lima, PA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Lima, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 49.1°F (9.5°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C).

Temperature

March's arrival coincides with a subtle temperature rise, moving from February's wintry 40.6°F (4.8°C) to a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C). Lima records an average temperature drop to an icy 34.5°F (1.4°C) in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Lima, during March, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.6 rainfall days, and 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lima, in March, snow falls for 4.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.03" (77mm) of snow. In Lima, during the entire year, snow falls for 22 days and aggregates up to 11.81" (300mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:25 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 March, the average sunshine in Lima is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March leads to these instructions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Lima, records 49.1°F (9.5°C), while the low-temperature is 34.5°F (1.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Lima?

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Lima, in March, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Lima, in March, during 4.6 snowfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Lima?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Lima?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:25 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 many hours of sunshine does Lima have in March?

In Lima, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Lima, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in March
Lima, PA

Average temperature in March - Lima, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Lima, PA

Average pressure in March - Lima, 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
Lima, PA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Lima, PA

Average humidity in March - Lima, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Lima, PA

Average rainfall in March - Lima, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.36").

Average rainfall days in March
Lima, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Lima, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lima, PA

Average snowfall in March - Lima, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lima, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Lima, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Lima, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lima, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Lima, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

Average UV index in March
Lima, PA

Average UV index in March - Lima, PA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Lima, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Lima, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Lima, PA

Average visibility in March - Lima, 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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