Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
With the onset of March, Portage's weather sees a minor temperature rise, transitioning from an icy 35.2°F (1.8°C) in February to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). During the month of March, an average temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) is noted during the nights in Portage.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 81%.Rainfall
In Portage, in March, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.8 rainfall days, and 29.84" (758mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Portage, Pennsylvania, during March, snow falls for 8.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of snow. In Portage, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 51.3 days and aggregates up to 23.54" (598mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:38 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 March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in March transforms into the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Portage, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 44.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Portage, 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
Portage, PA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Portage, PA
- Average humidity in March: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (78%).
Average rainfall in March
Portage, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.61").
Average rainfall days in March
Portage, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Portage, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 3.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Portage, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Portage, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Portage, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Portage, 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
Portage, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in March
Portage, PA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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