March weather forecastAltoona, PA
March
Weather in March
The defiant frost of winter begins to recede in March, with longer daylight hours and an increased UV index indicating the arrival of spring. Altoona shows relatively fewer snowfall days in March and increased rain occurrence. Cloud cover reduces gradually, allowing the sun to grace the city for more extended hours. Wind speeds are also on the decline, making for relatively comfortable outdoor activities. Exemplifying the transition to spring, high temperatures reach 44.4°F (6.9°C) while the lowest dip to a comparatively milder 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Temperature
March signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cold 35.2°F (1.8°C) to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). During March, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Humidity
In Altoona, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In Altoona, during March, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165 rainfall days, and 25.31" (643mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 9.3 days. Throughout March, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 58.4 snowfall days, and 20.59" (523mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:37 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 Altoona, the average sunshine in March is 5.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Altoona, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 44.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°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 (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Altoona, PA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Altoona, PA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Altoona, PA
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (77%).
Average rainfall in March
Altoona, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.57").
Average rainfall days in March
Altoona, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Altoona, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 3.74"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Altoona, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Altoona, 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: 5h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Altoona, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 10.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Altoona, 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
Altoona, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in March
Altoona, 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).
