March weather forecastGlenside, PA
March
Weather in March
March ushers in the beginnings of a mild transition in Glenside, marking the eventual end of winter and onset of spring. The progression from wintery conditions is evident with a jump in average high temperatures, which hover up to 48.7°F (9.3°C), and a decrease in both snowfall and snow days. Precipitation at this time is no longer mainly in the form of snow but shifts towards rainfall. An extra hour of daylight begins to creep in, signifying longer days and shorter nights as we move deeper into the year. March’s changeability, swinging between the last throes of winter and the early whispers of spring, paints an unpredictable weather scene in Glenside.Temperature
March introduces a marginal temperature uplift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from February's wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C) to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C). Glenside witnesses an average low-temperature of 33.8°F (1°C) throughout the month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Glenside, during March, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Glenside, there are 122.4 rainfall days, and 12.68" (322mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Glenside, in March, during 3.3 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Glenside, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.3 days and aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Glenside, 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
In Glenside, Pennsylvania, 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Glenside, 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
Glenside, 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
Glenside, 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
Glenside, 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
Glenside, 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
Glenside, 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
Glenside, 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
Glenside, 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
Glenside, 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
Glenside, 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
Glenside, 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
Glenside, 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
Glenside, 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).
