March weather forecast
Polk, PA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Polk, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 27.7°F (-2.4°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

As March arrives, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from an icy 33.8°F (1°C) in February to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). Polk experiences a steady low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) throughout March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Polk, in March, during 13.3 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Polk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186 days and collects up to 38.03" (966mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 12.3 days. Throughout March, 4.8" (122mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 87.8 snowfall days, and 42.95" (1091mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Polk, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:44 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 5h.

UV index

In Polk, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in March transforms into the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 82%.

How much does it rain in Polk in March?

In Polk, during March, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Polk, in March, snow falls for 12.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Polk have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:44 pm EDT.

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

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 March, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Polk, PA

Average temperature in March - Polk, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.5°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: 27.7°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 (17.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Polk, PA

Average pressure in March - Polk, PA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Polk, PA

Average wind speed in March - Polk, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Polk, PA

Average humidity in March - Polk, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in March
Polk, PA

Average rainfall in March - Polk, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.44").

Average rainfall days in March
Polk, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Polk, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Polk, PA

Average snowfall in March - Polk, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Polk, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Polk, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Polk, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Polk, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Polk, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (11.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5 days).

Average UV index in March
Polk, PA

Average UV index in March - Polk, 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
Polk, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Polk, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in March
Polk, PA

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, September and December (4mi).

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