March weather forecast
Riggs, PA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a wintry month in Riggs, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in March, with an increase from 32.7°F (0.4°C) in February to a still icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). In the month of March, Riggs experiences an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In Riggs, during March, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. In Riggs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.7 days and collects up to 24.09" (612mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Riggs, in March, during 11.8 snowfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Riggs, there are 67.5 snowfall days, and 20.75" (527mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Riggs, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:31 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 Riggs, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine in March is 5.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard 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:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

In Riggs, 41.9°F (5.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout March, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Riggs, during March, snow falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Riggs have in March?

In Riggs, 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 6:39 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:31 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In Riggs, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Riggs, PA

Average temperature in March - Riggs, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.9°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 (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Riggs, PA

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

Average wind speed in March - Riggs, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Riggs, PA

Average humidity in March - Riggs, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Riggs, PA

Average rainfall in March - Riggs, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.38").

Average rainfall days in March
Riggs, PA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Riggs, PA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Riggs, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Riggs, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Riggs, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Riggs, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Riggs, PA

Average UV index in March - Riggs, PA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Riggs, PA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in March
Riggs, PA

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

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

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