March weather forecast
Westwood Heights, PA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Westwood Heights, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

March's arrival is noted with a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 37.8°F (3.2°C) in February to a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C). Westwood Heights records a steady low-temperature average of 30°F (-1.1°C) during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout March, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Westwood Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.1 days and collects up to 27.24" (692mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Westwood Heights, Pennsylvania, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:26 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 March, the average sunshine 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During March, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Westwood Heights, records 45.9°F (7.7°C), while the low-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Westwood Heights, in March, during 11.7 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 5.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Westwood Heights, during March, snow falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Westwood Heights have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:26 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

What are the months with 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.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Westwood Heights, PA

Average temperature in March - Westwood Heights, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Westwood Heights, PA

Average pressure in March - Westwood Heights, 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
Westwood Heights, PA

Average wind speed in March - Westwood Heights, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in March
Westwood Heights, PA

Average humidity in March - Westwood Heights, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

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

Average rainfall in March
Westwood Heights, PA

Average rainfall in March - Westwood Heights, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in March
Westwood Heights, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Westwood Heights, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Westwood Heights, PA

Average snowfall in March - Westwood Heights, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Westwood Heights, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Westwood Heights, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Westwood Heights, PA

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Westwood Heights, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Westwood Heights, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Westwood Heights, PA

Average UV index in March - Westwood Heights, PA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Westwood Heights, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Westwood Heights, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Westwood Heights, PA

Average visibility in March - Westwood Heights, PA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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