March weather forecast
Pleasant Hills, PA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Pleasant Hills, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 47.8°F (8.8°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C) in February to a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C). During March, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) at night.

Humidity

In Pleasant Hills, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Pleasant Hills, in March, during 10.2 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Pleasant Hills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128 days and collects up to 10.2" (259mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 7.2 days. Throughout March, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated. In Pleasant Hills, during the entire year, snow falls for 50 days and aggregates up to 6.69" (170mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Pleasant Hills, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:43 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 Pleasant Hills, the average sunshine in March is 5.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 in March translates into these instructions:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Pleasant Hills, is 47.8°F (8.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout March, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Pleasant Hills, in March, during 7.2 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:43 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 many hours of sunshine does Pleasant Hills have in March?

In Pleasant Hills, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Pleasant Hills, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Pleasant Hills, PA

Average temperature in March - Pleasant Hills, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Pleasant Hills, PA

Average pressure in March - Pleasant 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
Pleasant Hills, PA

Average wind speed in March - Pleasant Hills, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Pleasant Hills, PA

Average humidity in March - Pleasant Hills, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Pleasant Hills, PA

Average rainfall in March - Pleasant Hills, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.26").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Pleasant Hills, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Pleasant Hills, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Pleasant Hills, PA

Average snowfall in March - Pleasant Hills, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.18"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Pleasant Hills, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Pleasant Hills, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Pleasant 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Pleasant Hills, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Pleasant Hills, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Pleasant Hills, PA

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Pleasant Hills, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Pleasant Hills, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Pleasant Hills, PA

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

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

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