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 Mount Gretna transitions into March, the average high-temperature shows a change, moving from an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C) in February to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C). March generally records an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In March, in Mount Gretna, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout March, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mount Gretna, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.4 days and collects up to 16.26" (413mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mount Gretna, in March, during 4.2 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Mount Gretna, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.5 days and aggregates up to 6.69" (170mm) of snow.Daylight
In Mount Gretna, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Mount Gretna, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:29 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
The average sunshine in March is 6.3h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average March temperature?
What is the average humidity in March?
How much does it rain in March?
How much does it snow in March?
How many hours of daylight does Mount Gretna 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 Mount Gretna have in March?
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index intensity in March?
Average temperature in March
Mount Gretna, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Mount Gretna, 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 (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Mount Gretna, PA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Mount Gretna, PA
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and October (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Mount Gretna, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.94").
Average rainfall days in March
Mount Gretna, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Mount Gretna, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Mount Gretna, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mount Gretna, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Mount Gretna, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Mount Gretna, 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
Mount Gretna, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Mount Gretna, PA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, August, September and October (5mi).
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