March weather forecast
Donegal, PA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Donegal, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and max 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

As February transitions into March, Donegal sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 36.7°F (2.6°C) to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). Donegal encounters an average low-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C) during March nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Donegal is 81%.

Rainfall

In Donegal, in March, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Donegal, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 179.1 days and collects up to 33.43" (849mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Donegal, in March, snow falls for 9.2 days, with typically accumulated 5.51" (140mm) of snow. In Donegal, during the entire year, snow falls for 63.4 days and aggregates up to 34.17" (868mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:41 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

The average sunshine in March in Donegal is 5.4h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Donegal, Pennsylvania. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Donegal?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Donegal, is 46°F (7.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Donegal?

In March, the average relative humidity in Donegal is 81%.

How many days does it rain in March in Donegal?

In March, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout March, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Donegal in March?

In March, in Donegal, Pennsylvania, it is snowing for 9.2 days. Throughout March, 5.51" (140mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Donegal have in March?

In Donegal, Pennsylvania, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Donegal?

On the first day of March in Donegal, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:41 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Donegal, Pennsylvania, 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 Donegal?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Donegal, Pennsylvania, is 5.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Donegal?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in March in Donegal?

In Donegal, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Donegal, PA

Average temperature in March - Donegal, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 46°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 (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Donegal, PA

Average pressure in March - Donegal, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Donegal, PA

Average wind speed in March - Donegal, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in March
Donegal, PA

Average humidity in March - Donegal, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July and August (78%).

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Average rainfall in March
Donegal, PA

Average rainfall in March - Donegal, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in March
Donegal, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Donegal, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Donegal, PA

Average snowfall in March - Donegal, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Donegal, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Donegal, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Donegal, 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 July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Donegal, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Donegal, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
Donegal, PA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Donegal, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Donegal, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in March
Donegal, PA

Average visibility in March - Donegal, 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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