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
The onset of March marks a clear increase in the average high-temperature, escalating from a subzero cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in February to a frosty 46°F (7.8°C). March in Scranton generally records an average low-temperature of 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout March, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Scranton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.7 days and collects up to 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Scranton, in March, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Scranton, there are 38.1 snowfall days, and 15.31" (389mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Scranton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:08 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:43 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in March in Scranton is 5.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Scranton is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March leads to these instructions:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average March temperature in Scranton?
What is the average humidity in March in Scranton?
How many days does it rain in March in Scranton?
How many days does it snow in March in Scranton?
What is the average length of the day in March in Scranton?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Scranton?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Scranton?
How long on average sun shines in March in Scranton?
How high is the UV index in March in Scranton?
Average temperature in March
Scranton, IA
- Average high temperature in March: 46°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Scranton, IA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Scranton, IA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Scranton, IA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Scranton, IA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").
Average rainfall days in March
Scranton, IA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Scranton, IA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.89"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Scranton, IA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Scranton, IA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Scranton, IA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Scranton, IA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Scranton, IA
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Scranton, IA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
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