March weather forecast
Media, PA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Media, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.9°F (1.6°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

The start of March is characterized by a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C) in February to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C). Media records an average low-temperature of 34.9°F (1.6°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Media, in March, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Media, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.4 days and collects up to 25.94" (659mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3 days and accumulates 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST. On the last day of March, 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 6.5h.

UV index

In Media, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Media in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 34.9°F (1.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Media, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Media, during March, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Media, during March, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Media have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Media?

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.

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 long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in March
Media, PA

Average temperature in March - Media, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.6°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 (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Media, PA

Average pressure in March - Media, 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
Media, PA

Average wind speed in March - Media, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Media, PA

Average humidity in March - Media, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Media, PA

Average rainfall in March - Media, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").

Average rainfall days in March
Media, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Media, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Media, PA

Average snowfall in March - Media, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Media, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Media, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Media, PA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Media, 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 3min

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Media, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Media, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Media, PA

Average UV index in March - Media, 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
Media, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Media, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Media, PA

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

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

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