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
March introduces a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from February's icy 36.3°F (2.4°C) to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). Throughout March, the average low-temperature in Portland records at a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Humidity
In Portland, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.7 days. Throughout March, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Portland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.7 days and collects up to 23.74" (603mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 7.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:24 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 Portland, the average sunshine in March is 5.9h.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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Average temperature in March
Portland, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Portland, PA
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Portland, PA
- Average wind speed in March: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Portland, PA
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Portland, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").
Average rainfall days in March
Portland, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Portland, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 3.82"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Portland, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Portland, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Portland, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Portland, PA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Portland, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in March
Portland, 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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