March weather forecastBlanchard, PA

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Blanchard, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28°F (-2.2°C) and 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

Blanchard's March weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from February's wintry 35.1°F (1.7°C) to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). Blanchard records an average low of 28°F (-2.2°C) throughout the nights in March.

Humidity

In Blanchard, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In Blanchard, during March, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Blanchard, Pennsylvania, there are 164.5 rainfall days, and 33.11" (841mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Blanchard are January through May, October through December. In Blanchard, in March, during 7.3 snowfall days, 3.86" (98mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 49.1 snowfall days, and 25.55" (649mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:34 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 Blanchard, the average sunshine in March is 5.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in March, in Blanchard, is 44.4°F (6.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 28°F (-2.2°C).

In Blanchard, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

In Blanchard, during March, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

In Blanchard, in March, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.86" (98mm) of snow.

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

On the first day of March in Blanchard, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:34 pm EDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

In Blanchard, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.5h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Blanchard, PA

  • Average high temperature in March: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28°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 (18.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Blanchard, 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
Blanchard, PA

  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Blanchard, PA

  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Blanchard, PA

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Blanchard, PA

  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Blanchard, PA

  • Average snowfall in March: 3.86"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Blanchard, PA

  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Blanchard, 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 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Blanchard, PA

  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Blanchard, 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
Blanchard, PA

  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in March
Blanchard, PA

  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and September (4mi).