March weather forecast
Riverside, PA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Riverside, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average low of 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Temperature

Riverside in March experiences an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from February's icy 36.1°F (2.3°C) to a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C). Riverside's average low-temperature for the month of March records at a subzero cold 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Riverside is 77%.

Rainfall

In Riverside, during March, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.2 rainfall days, and 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout March, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.2 snowfall days, and 16.57" (421mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

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 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:30 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 6.2h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Riverside, is 45.3°F (7.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 28.9°F (-1.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Riverside?

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Riverside, during March, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Riverside, during March, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Riverside have in March?

In Riverside, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Riverside?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:30 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

When is the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Riverside, PA

Average temperature in March - Riverside, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Riverside, PA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Riverside, PA

Average wind speed in March - Riverside, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Riverside, PA

Average humidity in March - Riverside, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Riverside, PA

Average rainfall in March - Riverside, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in March
Riverside, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Riverside, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Riverside, PA

Average snowfall in March - Riverside, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Riverside, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Riverside, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Riverside, 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: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Riverside, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Riverside, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Riverside, PA

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Riverside, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Riverside, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Riverside, PA

Average visibility in March - Riverside, PA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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