Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
Mount Gretna's transition into March is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C) in February to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). In March, Mount Gretna experiences a temperature dip to an average of 31.1°F (-0.5°C) at night.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Mount Gretna is 77%.Rainfall
In Mount Gretna, during March, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 137.4 rainfall days, and 16.26" (413mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Mount Gretna, during March, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.5 snowfall days, and 6.69" (170mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:29 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 Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine in March is 6.3h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Mount Gretna in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Mount Gretna?
How many days does it rain in March in Mount Gretna?
How many days does it snow in March in Mount Gretna?
How many hours of daylight does Mount Gretna have in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Mount Gretna?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Mount Gretna?
How long on average sun shines in March in Mount Gretna?
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Mount Gretna?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Mount Gretna?
Average temperature in March
Mount Gretna, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Mount Gretna, PA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Mount Gretna, PA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Mount Gretna, PA
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and October (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Mount Gretna, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.94").
Average rainfall days in March
Mount Gretna, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Mount Gretna, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Mount Gretna, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mount Gretna, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Mount Gretna, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Mount Gretna, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Mount Gretna, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Mount Gretna, PA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, August, September and October (5mi).
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