March weather forecast
Nelson, PA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Nelson, is an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 41°F (5°C) and 25°F (-3.9°C).

Temperature

Nelson's transition into March is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a subzero cold 31.6°F (-0.2°C) in February to an icy 41°F (5°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 25°F (-3.9°C) in March.

Humidity

In Nelson, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Nelson, during March, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. In Nelson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.3 days and collects up to 28.19" (716mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Nelson, it is snowing for 12.4 days. Throughout March, 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 80.4 snowfall days, and 33.03" (839mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:33 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 Nelson, the average sunshine in March is 5.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
While most people are not greatly affected by extended sun exposure, those with fair skin, babies, and children must always have protection. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In Nelson, 41°F (5°C) is the average high-temperature and 25°F (-3.9°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Nelson, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Nelson, in March, during 12 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Nelson, in March, snow falls for 12.4 days, with typically accumulated 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Nelson?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Nelson, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:33 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Nelson, 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 Nelson, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Nelson is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Nelson, PA

Average temperature in March - Nelson, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Nelson, PA

Average pressure in March - Nelson, PA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Nelson, PA

Average wind speed in March - Nelson, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Nelson, PA

Average humidity in March - Nelson, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and June (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Nelson, PA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").

Average rainfall days in March
Nelson, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Nelson, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Nelson, PA

Average snowfall in March - Nelson, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Nelson, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Nelson, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Nelson, PA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Nelson, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Nelson, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Nelson, PA

Average UV index in March - Nelson, PA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Nelson, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Nelson, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in March
Nelson, PA

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

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

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