March weather forecast
Nanticoke, PA

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Weather in March

Making the transition to Spring, the city of Nanticoke experiences notable changes in the weather come March. With the increase in temperatures, the snowfall lowers to 3.82" (97mm) and the count of snow days is seen to further recede. Longer daylight hours and elevated sunshine duration signal the commencement of milder seasons. Although March welcomes warmer temperatures, April proudly ushers in considerably higher warmth.

Temperature

March witnesses a subtle temperature ascent, adjusting from a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C) in February to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). Nanticoke's average low-temperature during March nights is observed to be a freezing cold 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Nanticoke, in March, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.5 rainfall days, and 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Nanticoke, in March, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.82" (97mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Nanticoke, there are 41.1 snowfall days, and 21.38" (543mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Nanticoke, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, 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.
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 Nanticoke, the average sunshine in March is 5.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 43.3°F (6.3°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Nanticoke?

The average relative humidity in March in Nanticoke is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Nanticoke, during March, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Nanticoke, in March, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Nanticoke have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

When 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 Nanticoke?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Nanticoke is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in March
Nanticoke, PA

Average temperature in March - Nanticoke, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Nanticoke, PA

Average pressure in March - Nanticoke, 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
Nanticoke, PA

Average wind speed in March - Nanticoke, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Nanticoke, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Nanticoke, PA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in March
Nanticoke, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Nanticoke, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Nanticoke, PA

Average snowfall in March - Nanticoke, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Nanticoke, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Nanticoke, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Nanticoke, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Nanticoke, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Nanticoke, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Nanticoke, PA

Average UV index in March - Nanticoke, 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
Nanticoke, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Nanticoke, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in March
Nanticoke, PA

Average visibility in March - Nanticoke, 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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