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's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C) in February to a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C). During the month of March, Mount Joy anticipates a mean low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).Humidity
March and April, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout March, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132.7 rainfall days, and 15.35" (390mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mount Joy, in March, snow falls for 4 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.3 snowfall days, and 6.5" (165mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 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
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. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Mount Joy in March?
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What is the average humidity in March?
How much does it rain in March?
How much does it snow in March?
What is the average length of the day in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How many hours of sunshine does Mount Joy have in March?
When is the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in March?
Average temperature in March
Mount Joy, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 47.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Mount Joy, 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 Joy, 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 (4.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Mount Joy, PA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Mount Joy, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").
Average rainfall days in March
Mount Joy, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Mount Joy, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.57"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Mount Joy, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.7 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 Joy, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Mount Joy, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Mount Joy, PA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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 Joy, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Mount Joy, 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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