March weather forecast
Northumberland, PA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Northumberland, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46°F (7.8°C) and an average low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

Temperature

The transition from February to March brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C) to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) is noted during the month of March.

Humidity

March and April, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Northumberland, there are 133.4 rainfall days, and 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Northumberland, in March, during 4.3 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Northumberland, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.1 days and aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:31 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 6.3h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in March translates into these instructions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 46°F (7.8°C) and 29.7°F (-1.3°C) respectively.

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Northumberland, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Northumberland, in March, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout March, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Northumberland?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:31 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 Northumberland?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average temperature in March
Northumberland, PA

Average temperature in March - Northumberland, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Northumberland, PA

Average pressure in March - Northumberland, 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
Northumberland, PA

Average wind speed in March - Northumberland, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Northumberland, PA

Average humidity in March - Northumberland, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Northumberland, PA

Average rainfall in March - Northumberland, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in March
Northumberland, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Northumberland, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Northumberland, PA

Average snowfall in March - Northumberland, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Northumberland, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Northumberland, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Northumberland, 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: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Northumberland, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Northumberland, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Northumberland, PA

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Northumberland, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Northumberland, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Northumberland, PA

Average visibility in March - Northumberland, PA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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