March weather forecast
Loretto, PA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Loretto, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average high of 44.1°F (6.7°C).

Temperature

March brings an increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a wintry 34.9°F (1.6°C) in February to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). In Loretto, March nights witness a steady temperature drop to a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Loretto, during March, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 170 rainfall days, and 33.46" (850mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Loretto. In Loretto, Pennsylvania, in March, during 11 snowfall days, 6.5" (165mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 70.6 snowfall days, and 40.12" (1019mm) 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 6:46 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:38 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 Loretto, the average sunshine in March is 5.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

In Loretto, 44.1°F (6.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.8°F (-1.8°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Loretto, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Loretto, in March, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Loretto, Pennsylvania, during March, snow falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.5" (165mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Loretto, 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Loretto, PA

Average temperature in March - Loretto, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Loretto, PA

Average pressure in March - Loretto, PA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Loretto, PA

Average wind speed in March - Loretto, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Loretto, PA

Average humidity in March - Loretto, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Loretto, PA

Average rainfall in March - Loretto, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Loretto, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Loretto, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Loretto, PA

Average snowfall in March - Loretto, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 6.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Loretto, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Loretto, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Loretto, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Loretto, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Loretto, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (7.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Loretto, PA

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Loretto, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Loretto, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in March
Loretto, PA

Average visibility in March - Loretto, PA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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