March weather forecastDrifton, PA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Drifton, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and 43°F (6.1°C).Temperature
With the transition into March, Drifton experiences a subtle uplift in average high-temperatures, adjusting from an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C) in February to a chilly 43°F (6.1°C). During the March nights, an average temperature of 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is observed.Humidity
In Drifton, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Drifton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.6 days and collects up to 35" (889mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Drifton, during March, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.56" (192mm) of snow. In Drifton, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.9 days and aggregates up to 38.9" (988mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Drifton, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:27 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 Drifton, the average sunshine in March is 5.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Drifton, Pennsylvania, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Drifton, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 43°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Drifton, PA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Drifton, PA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Drifton, PA
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).
Average rainfall in March
Drifton, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").
Average rainfall days in March
Drifton, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Drifton, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 7.56"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Drifton, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Drifton, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Drifton, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 10.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Drifton, 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
Drifton, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 57
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in March
Drifton, PA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
