March weather forecast
Upper Lehigh, PA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Upper Lehigh, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 43°F (6.1°C) and min 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Temperature

Observing a minor shift, the average high-temperature during March adjusts from February's cold 34.3°F (1.3°C) to a chilly 43°F (6.1°C). During March, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) at night.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Upper Lehigh, in March, during 11.8 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.6 rainfall days, and 35" (889mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Upper Lehigh, Pennsylvania, in March, snow falls for 10.4 days, with typically accumulated 7.56" (192mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 60.9 snowfall days, and 38.9" (988mm) 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 6:36 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Upper Lehigh, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:27 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 5.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

Upper Lehigh in March has an average high-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, in Upper Lehigh, it is snowing for 10.4 days. Throughout March, 7.56" (192mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Upper Lehigh have in March?

In Upper Lehigh, Pennsylvania, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:27 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 in Upper Lehigh, Pennsylvania, is 5.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Upper Lehigh?

In Upper Lehigh, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Upper Lehigh, PA

Average temperature in March - Upper Lehigh, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 43°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Upper Lehigh, PA

Average pressure in March - Upper Lehigh, PA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Upper Lehigh, PA

Average wind speed in March - Upper Lehigh, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Upper Lehigh, PA

Average humidity in March - Upper Lehigh, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Upper Lehigh, PA

Average rainfall in March - Upper Lehigh, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in March
Upper Lehigh, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Upper Lehigh, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Upper Lehigh, PA

Average snowfall in March - Upper Lehigh, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 7.56"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Upper Lehigh, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Upper Lehigh, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.4 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
Upper Lehigh, PA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Upper Lehigh, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Upper Lehigh, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Upper Lehigh, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Upper Lehigh, PA

Average UV index in March - Upper Lehigh, 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
Upper Lehigh, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Upper Lehigh, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 57

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in March
Upper Lehigh, PA

Average visibility in March - Upper Lehigh, 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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