March weather forecast
Meshoppen, PA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also an icy month in Meshoppen, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March signals a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 34°F (1.1°C) in February to a still cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). During the month of March, an average low-temperature of 26.4°F (-3.1°C) is recorded.

Humidity

In Meshoppen, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Meshoppen, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 153.7 rainfall days, and 28.35" (720mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Meshoppen, during March, snow falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 47.2 snowfall days, and 22.68" (576mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Meshoppen, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Meshoppen, 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

In March, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Meshoppen, is 42.4°F (5.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Meshoppen, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Meshoppen, in March, snow falls for 8 days, with typically accumulated 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Meshoppen have in March?

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 6:37 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:28 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?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Meshoppen, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Meshoppen, PA

Average temperature in March - Meshoppen, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in March
Meshoppen, PA

Average pressure in March - Meshoppen, 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
Meshoppen, PA

Average wind speed in March - Meshoppen, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Meshoppen, PA

Average humidity in March - Meshoppen, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Meshoppen, PA

Average rainfall in March - Meshoppen, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in March
Meshoppen, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Meshoppen, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Meshoppen, PA

Average snowfall in March - Meshoppen, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Meshoppen, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Meshoppen, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Meshoppen, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Meshoppen, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Meshoppen, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Meshoppen, PA

Average UV index in March - Meshoppen, 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
Meshoppen, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Meshoppen, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 60

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in March
Meshoppen, PA

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

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

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