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
March's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C) in February to a frosty 45°F (7.2°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) in March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 81%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout March, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 182.1 rainfall days, and 34.8" (884mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Petroleum, Ohio, in March, snow falls for 10.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.17" (106mm) of snow. In Petroleum, during the entire year, snow falls for 76.4 days and aggregates up to 31.69" (805mm) of snow.Daylight
In Petroleum, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:13 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Petroleum, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:46 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 5.1h.UV index
In Petroleum, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Petroleum in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Petroleum?
How much does it rain in Petroleum in March?
How many days does it snow in March in Petroleum?
What is the average length of the day in March in Petroleum?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Petroleum?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Petroleum?
How long on average sun shines in March in Petroleum?
What is the UV index reading in March in Petroleum?
Average temperature in March
Petroleum, OH
- Average high temperature in March: 45°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Petroleum, OH
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"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
Petroleum, OH
- Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5mph).
Average humidity in March
Petroleum, OH
- Average humidity in March: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, July and August (78%).
Average rainfall in March
Petroleum, OH
- Average rainfall in March: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").
Average rainfall days in March
Petroleum, OH
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Petroleum, OH
- Average snowfall in March: 4.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Petroleum, OH
- Average snowfall days in March: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Petroleum, OH
- 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Petroleum, OH
- Average sunshine days in March: 9.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6 days).
Average UV index in March
Petroleum, OH
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Petroleum, OH
- Average cloud cover in March: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in March
Petroleum, OH
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).
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