March weather forecast
Lofty, PA

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Weather in March

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

Temperature

Entering March, Lofty notices a subtle temperature elevation, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's icy 35.6°F (2°C) to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) in March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Lofty, in March, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 66.7 rainfall days, and 6.38" (162mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows in Lofty. During 3.5 snowfall days, in March, Lofty aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow. In Lofty, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.5 days and aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Lofty, sunrise is at 6:47 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

The average sunshine in March in Lofty is 6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Lofty?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Lofty, Pennsylvania, are 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Lofty?

In Lofty, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How much does it rain in Lofty in March?

In Lofty, Pennsylvania, in March, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Lofty?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Lofty. During 3.5 snowfall days, in March, Lofty aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lofty have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Lofty?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Lofty, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:28 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Lofty?

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 Lofty have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Lofty, Pennsylvania, is 6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Lofty?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March in Lofty?

In Lofty, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Lofty, PA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°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 (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Lofty, PA

Average pressure in March - Lofty, 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
Lofty, PA

Average wind speed in March - Lofty, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in March
Lofty, PA

Average humidity in March - Lofty, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

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

Average rainfall in March
Lofty, PA

Average rainfall in March - Lofty, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.71").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").

Average rainfall days in March
Lofty, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Lofty, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (8.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lofty, PA

Average snowfall in March - Lofty, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.59"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and November (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lofty, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Lofty, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Lofty, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lofty, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Lofty, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 23.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (19.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Lofty, PA

Average UV index in March - Lofty, 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
Lofty, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Lofty, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

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
Lofty, PA

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

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

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