March weather forecast
Gettysburg, PA

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The iconic and unifying Pennsylvania monument in a vast green field with neat grounds and green trees in the city of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
The iconic and unifying Pennsylvania monument in a vast green field with neat grounds and green trees in the city of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Weather in March

As the Spring season in Gettysburg welcomes March, the weather begins its transition from icy winter to milder spring temperatures that average from 32°F (0°C) to 48.4°F (9.1°C). Snowfall becomes less frequent, averaging around 1.3" (33mm), and rainfall increases. The amount of daily sunshine hours begins its steady climb, a trend that continues throughout the spring and into the summer months. Longer daylight hours and higher ultraviolet index values suggest that protection from the sun may become increasingly necessary.

Temperature

The shift into March in Gettysburg brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C) in February to a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C). Gettysburg sees an average low-temperature of 32°F (0°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Gettysburg is 77%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Gettysburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125 days and collects up to 12.13" (308mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gettysburg are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Gettysburg is March, when snow falls for 3.9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Gettysburg, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:32 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 is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Gettysburg is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Gettysburg?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Gettysburg, is 48.4°F (9.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 32°F (0°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Gettysburg?

The average relative humidity in March in Gettysburg is 77%.

How much does it rain in Gettysburg in March?

In March, in Gettysburg, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Gettysburg?

The month with the most snowfall in Gettysburg is March, when snow falls for 3.9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March in Gettysburg?

In Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, during March, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Gettysburg?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Gettysburg?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:32 pm EDT.

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

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 Gettysburg have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Gettysburg?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Gettysburg is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Gettysburg, PA

Average temperature in March - Gettysburg, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Gettysburg, PA

Average pressure in March - Gettysburg, 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
Gettysburg, PA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Gettysburg, PA

Average humidity in March - Gettysburg, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

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Average rainfall in March
Gettysburg, PA

Average rainfall in March - Gettysburg, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in March
Gettysburg, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Gettysburg, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Gettysburg, PA

Average snowfall in March - Gettysburg, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Gettysburg, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Gettysburg, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 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
Gettysburg, PA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Gettysburg, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Gettysburg, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Gettysburg, PA

Average UV index in March - Gettysburg, PA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Gettysburg, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Gettysburg, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in March
Gettysburg, PA

Average visibility in March - Gettysburg, 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).

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