Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
As Mainland transitions into March, a marginal rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C) in February to a frosty 48.2°F (9°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a wintry 32.9°F (0.5°C) during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Mainland, in March, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mainland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.6 days and collects up to 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Mainland is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 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 is 6.6h.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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in March
Mainland, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 48.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Mainland, 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
Mainland, 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 (5.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Mainland, PA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Mainland, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.59").
Average rainfall days in March
Mainland, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Mainland, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.02"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Mainland, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mainland, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Mainland, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Mainland, PA
- Average UV index in March: 2
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, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Mainland, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Mainland, 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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