March weather forecast
Penn, PA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Penn, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, the average high-temperature slightly shifts from February's wintry 37°F (2.8°C) to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). Penn's temperature drops to an average low of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

In Penn, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Penn, during March, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 183.8 rainfall days, and 35.16" (893mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Penn. In Penn, in March, snow falls for 9.5 days, with typically accumulated 5" (127mm) of snow. In Penn, during the entire year, snow falls for 65 days and aggregates up to 28.98" (736mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:42 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 5.4h.

UV index

In Penn, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and a low-temperature of 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout March, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Penn, Pennsylvania, in March, during 9.5 snowfall days, 5" (127mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Penn have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:42 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Penn, 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 5.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Penn?

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

Average temperature in March - Penn, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Penn, PA

Average pressure in March - Penn, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Penn, PA

Average wind speed in March - Penn, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Penn, PA

Average humidity in March - Penn, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Penn, PA

Average rainfall in March - Penn, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.09").

Average rainfall days in March
Penn, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Penn, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Penn, PA

Average snowfall in March - Penn, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.05").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Penn, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Penn, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Penn, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Penn, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Penn, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Penn, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Penn, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Penn, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Penn, PA

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

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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