March weather forecastElkins Park, PA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Elkins Park, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 48.7°F (9.3°C) and min 33.8°F (1°C).Temperature
March's onset brings a subtle temperature rise, moving from a cold 40.5°F (4.7°C) in February to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C). In the month of March, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 33.8°F (1°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 122.4 rainfall days, and 12.68" (322mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Elkins Park, in March, during 3.3 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 16.3 snowfall days, and 4.72" (120mm) 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 6:32 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:24 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 6.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Elkins Park, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 48.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Elkins Park, 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
Elkins Park, PA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Elkins Park, PA
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Elkins Park, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").
Average rainfall days in March
Elkins Park, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Elkins Park, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Elkins Park, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Elkins Park, 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: 6h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Elkins Park, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Elkins Park, PA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Elkins Park, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Elkins Park, PA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
