March weather forecast
Mount Joy, PA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and an average high of 47.5°F (8.6°C).

Temperature

March shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cold 38.5°F (3.6°C) to a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C). Mount Joy encounters an average low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C) during March nights.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Mount Joy, in March, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.7 days and collects up to 15.35" (390mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Mount Joy, in March, during 4 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mount Joy, there are 19.3 snowfall days, and 6.5" (165mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Mount Joy, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in March translates into these instructions:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Mount Joy?

The high-temperature, in March, in Mount Joy, is 47.5°F (8.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

What is the least humid month in Mount Joy?

March and April, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania.

What is the average humidity in March in Mount Joy?

The average relative humidity in March in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March in Mount Joy?

In Mount Joy, during March, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Mount Joy?

In Mount Joy, in March, during 4 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Joy have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Mount Joy?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Mount Joy, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:29 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, 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 Mount Joy have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mount Joy?

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

How high is the UV index in March in Mount Joy?

In Mount Joy, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Mount Joy, PA

Average temperature in March - Mount Joy, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Mount Joy, PA

Average pressure in March - Mount Joy, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Mount Joy, PA

Average wind speed in March - Mount Joy, 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 (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in March
Mount Joy, PA

Average humidity in March - Mount Joy, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (76%).

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Average rainfall in March
Mount Joy, PA

Average rainfall in March - Mount Joy, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in March
Mount Joy, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Mount Joy, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (6.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Mount Joy, PA

Average snowfall in March - Mount Joy, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Mount Joy, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Mount Joy, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.7 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
Mount Joy, PA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Mount Joy, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Mount Joy, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Mount Joy, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Mount Joy, PA

Average UV index in March - Mount Joy, PA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Mount Joy, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Mount Joy, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

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

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Average visibility in March
Mount Joy, PA

Average visibility in March - Mount Joy, 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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