March weather forecastGettysburg, PA
March
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
As February transitions into March, Gettysburg sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 39.4°F (4.1°C) to a chilly 48.4°F (9.1°C). Throughout the nights in March, Gettysburg experiences an average low-temperature of 32°F (0°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In Gettysburg, during March, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125 rainfall days, and 12.13" (308mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall 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 is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 30min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
