March weather forecast
McDonald, PA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in McDonald, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 47.8°F (8.8°C) and min 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

As March begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C) in February to a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C). Throughout March, McDonald registers a consistent average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

In McDonald, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In McDonald, in March, during 12.9 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in McDonald, there are 170.6 rainfall days, and 25.79" (655mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In McDonald, in March, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.52" (64mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in McDonald, there are 55.6 snowfall days, and 13.62" (346mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in McDonald is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST. On the last day of March, in McDonald, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:44 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 McDonald, the average sunshine in March is 5.4h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in McDonald. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in March leads to these recommendations:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in McDonald in March?

McDonald in March has an average high-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in McDonald?

The average relative humidity in March in McDonald is 79%.

How much does it rain in McDonald in March?

In March, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout March, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in McDonald?

In McDonald, Pennsylvania, during March, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in McDonald?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in McDonald, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:44 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in McDonald, Pennsylvania, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in McDonald?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.4h.

When is the lowest UV index in McDonald?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in March in McDonald?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
McDonald, PA

Average temperature in March - McDonald, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
McDonald, PA

Average pressure in March - McDonald, 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
McDonald, PA

Average wind speed in March - McDonald, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in March
McDonald, PA

Average humidity in March - McDonald, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (76%).

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Average rainfall in March
McDonald, PA

Average rainfall in March - McDonald, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in March
McDonald, PA

Average rainfall days in March - McDonald, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
McDonald, PA

Average snowfall in March - McDonald, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
McDonald, PA

Average snowfall days in March - McDonald, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.4 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
McDonald, PA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - McDonald, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
McDonald, PA

Average sunshine days in March - McDonald, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
McDonald, PA

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

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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
McDonald, PA

Average cloud cover in March - McDonald, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in March
McDonald, PA

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, August and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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