March weather forecast
Polktown, PA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Polktown, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 32°F (0°C) and max 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

As February transitions into March, Polktown notices a gentle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cold 39.9°F (4.4°C) to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C). In Polktown, an average temperature of 32°F (0°C) is noted during March nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout March, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Polktown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.8 days and collects up to 28.07" (713mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Polktown, in March, during 5.3 snowfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Polktown, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.6 days and aggregates up to 14.69" (373mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:34 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 6.4h.

UV index

In Polktown, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In March, in Polktown, the average high-temperature is 48.7°F (9.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 32°F (0°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March in Polktown is 76%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Polktown, in March, during 12.6 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Polktown in March?

In Polktown, Pennsylvania, in March, during 5.3 snowfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:34 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 Polktown have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Polktown, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Polktown, PA

Average temperature in March - Polktown, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32°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 (22.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Polktown, PA

Average pressure in March - Polktown, PA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Polktown, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Polktown, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, October and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Polktown, PA

Average rainfall in March - Polktown, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in March
Polktown, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Polktown, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Polktown, PA

Average snowfall in March - Polktown, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Polktown, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Polktown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Polktown, PA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Polktown, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Polktown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Polktown, PA

Average UV index in March - Polktown, PA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Polktown, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Polktown, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Polktown, PA

Average visibility in March - Polktown, 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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