March weather forecastEast Pittsburgh, PA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and max 47.3°F (8.5°C).Temperature
With the onset of March, East Pittsburgh experiences a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a wintry 37.2°F (2.9°C) in February to a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C). During March, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In East Pittsburgh, in March, during 12.2 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In East Pittsburgh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151 days and collects up to 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In East Pittsburgh, during March, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 10.35" (263mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in East Pittsburgh is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:43 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 is 5.4h.UV index
In East Pittsburgh, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
East Pittsburgh, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 47.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in March
East Pittsburgh, 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
East Pittsburgh, PA
- Average wind speed in March: 7.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in March
East Pittsburgh, PA
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (76%).
Average rainfall in March
East Pittsburgh, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").
Average rainfall days in March
East Pittsburgh, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
East Pittsburgh, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.36"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
East Pittsburgh, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
East Pittsburgh, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
East Pittsburgh, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).
Average UV index in March
East Pittsburgh, PA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
East Pittsburgh, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
East Pittsburgh, PA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, September, October and December (5mi).





