March weather forecast
Orchard Hills, PA

Share

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Orchard Hills, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

March brings a rise in Orchard Hills's average high-temperature, moving from an icy 37°F (2.8°C) in February to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). Orchard Hills's nighttime temperature during March is consistently averaged at a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout March, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Orchard Hills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.1 days and collects up to 18.54" (471mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout March, 2.17" (55mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 45.9 snowfall days, and 11.3" (287mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Orchard Hills, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:42 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 5.4h.

UV index

In Orchard Hills, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following advice:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Orchard Hills, in March, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Orchard Hills, during March, snow falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Orchard Hills have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Orchard Hills, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:42 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 Orchard Hills, 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Orchard Hills is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Orchard Hills, PA

Average temperature in March - Orchard Hills, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.9°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 (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Orchard Hills, PA

Average pressure in March - Orchard Hills, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Orchard Hills, PA

Average wind speed in March - Orchard Hills, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Orchard Hills, PA

Average humidity in March - Orchard Hills, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Orchard Hills, PA

Average rainfall in March - Orchard Hills, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.02").

Average rainfall days in March
Orchard Hills, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Orchard Hills, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Orchard Hills, PA

Average snowfall in March - Orchard Hills, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Orchard Hills, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Orchard Hills, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Orchard Hills, PA

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Orchard Hills, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Orchard Hills, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

Average UV index in March
Orchard Hills, PA

Average UV index in March - Orchard Hills, PA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Orchard Hills, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Orchard Hills, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Orchard Hills, PA

Average visibility in March - Orchard Hills, PA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

Orchard Hills, Pennsylvania, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location