March weather forecast
Elgin, PA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Elgin, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).

Temperature

Elgin's transition into March is noticed by a slight rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from 32.4°F (0.2°C) in February to a still cold 41.2°F (5.1°C). An average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C) is recorded in the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 84%.

Rainfall

In Elgin, in March, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elgin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.8 days and collects up to 37.36" (949mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Elgin are January through May, October through December. In Elgin, in March, during 12.9 snowfall days, 5.47" (139mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elgin, there are 89.6 snowfall days, and 48.78" (1239mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Elgin, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:43 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

In March, the average sunshine in Elgin is 4.8h.

UV index

In Elgin, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Elgin?

Elgin in March has an average high-temperature of 41.2°F (5.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.8°F (-2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Elgin?

In Elgin, the average relative humidity in March is 84%.

How much does it rain in Elgin in March?

In Elgin, in March, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Elgin?

In Elgin, in March, during 12.9 snowfall days, 5.47" (139mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Elgin have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Elgin?

On the first day of March in Elgin, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:43 pm EDT.

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

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.

How many hours of sunshine does Elgin have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Elgin, Pennsylvania, is 4.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Elgin?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Elgin is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Elgin, PA

Average temperature in March - Elgin, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
Elgin, PA

Average pressure in March - Elgin, PA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Elgin, PA

Average wind speed in March - Elgin, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

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Average humidity in March
Elgin, PA

Average humidity in March - Elgin, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (80%).

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Average rainfall in March
Elgin, PA

Average rainfall in March - Elgin, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.64").

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Average rainfall days in March
Elgin, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Elgin, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Elgin, PA

Average snowfall in March - Elgin, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (12.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Elgin, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Elgin, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.3 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
Elgin, PA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Elgin, PA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Elgin, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Elgin, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (10.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
Elgin, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Elgin, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Elgin, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in March
Elgin, PA

Average visibility in March - Elgin, PA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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