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
March signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cold 38.3°F (3.5°C) to a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C). Mechanicsburg records a mean low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) in March.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 75%.Rainfall
In Mechanicsburg, in March, during 9 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mechanicsburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.3 days and collects up to 11.73" (298mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, during March, snow falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow. In Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.9 days and aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) 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 6:40 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:31 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 6.4h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Mechanicsburg. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many hours of daylight does Mechanicsburg have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How many hours of sunshine does Mechanicsburg have in March?
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in March?
Average temperature in March
Mechanicsburg, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Mechanicsburg, PA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Mechanicsburg, PA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Mechanicsburg, PA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Mechanicsburg, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").
Average rainfall days in March
Mechanicsburg, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Mechanicsburg, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Mechanicsburg, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Mechanicsburg, 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 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Mechanicsburg, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Mechanicsburg, PA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and 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
Mechanicsburg, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Mechanicsburg, 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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