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
Wilkes-Barre's transition into March is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a wintry 34.5°F (1.4°C) in February to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). An average temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) marks the nights in March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In Wilkes-Barre, in March, during 11.9 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.7 rainfall days, and 13.19" (335mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Wilkes-Barre are January through May, October through December. In Wilkes-Barre, during March, snow falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.9 snowfall days, and 9.92" (252mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Wilkes-Barre, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 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
In March, the average sunshine in Wilkes-Barre is 5.5h.UV index
In Wilkes-Barre, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 43°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°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 (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Wilkes-Barre, 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
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Wilkes-Barre, 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 (77%).
Average rainfall in March
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").
Average rainfall days in March
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.38"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Wilkes-Barre, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Wilkes-Barre, 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
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in March
Wilkes-Barre, 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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