March weather forecast
Pittston, PA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Pittston, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.4°F (5.8°C) and min 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

As February transitions into March, a subtle temperature shift is observed, with average highs adjusting from an icy 33.8°F (1°C) to a still cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). Pittston records an average nighttime low-temperature of 27°F (-2.8°C) throughout March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout March, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 168.5 rainfall days, and 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 8.8 days. Throughout March, 4.76" (121mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 51.4 snowfall days, and 25.63" (651mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Pittston, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:27 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

The average sunshine in March is 5.5h.

UV index

In Pittston, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

The high-temperature during March is 42.4°F (5.8°C) and the low-temperature is 27°F (-2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Pittston, during March, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, in Pittston, it is snowing for 8.8 days. Throughout March, 4.76" (121mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Pittston have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:27 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Pittston, PA

Average temperature in March - Pittston, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Pittston, PA

Average pressure in March - Pittston, 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
Pittston, PA

Average wind speed in March - Pittston, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Pittston, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Pittston, PA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").

Average rainfall days in March
Pittston, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Pittston, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Pittston, PA

Average snowfall in March - Pittston, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Pittston, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Pittston, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Pittston, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Pittston, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Pittston, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Pittston, PA

Average UV index in March - Pittston, 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
Pittston, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Pittston, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 57

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in March
Pittston, PA

Average visibility in March - Pittston, 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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