March weather forecastNanticoke, PA
March
Weather in March
Making the transition to Spring, the city of Nanticoke experiences notable changes in the weather come March. With the increase in temperatures, the snowfall lowers to 3.82" (97mm) and the count of snow days is seen to further recede. Longer daylight hours and elevated sunshine duration signal the commencement of milder seasons. Although March welcomes warmer temperatures, April proudly ushers in considerably higher warmth.Temperature
March witnesses a subtle temperature ascent, adjusting from a wintry 34.7°F (1.5°C) in February to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). Nanticoke's average low-temperature during March nights is observed to be a freezing cold 27°F (-2.8°C).Humidity
In Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In Nanticoke, in March, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.5 rainfall days, and 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Nanticoke, in March, snow falls for 6.6 days, with typically accumulated 3.82" (97mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Nanticoke, there are 41.1 snowfall days, and 21.38" (543mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Nanticoke, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:28 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 Nanticoke, the average sunshine in March is 5.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following instructions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Nanticoke, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Nanticoke, 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
Nanticoke, PA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Nanticoke, PA
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (78%).
Average rainfall in March
Nanticoke, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (2.09").
Average rainfall days in March
Nanticoke, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Nanticoke, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 3.82"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Nanticoke, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Nanticoke, PA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Nanticoke, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Nanticoke, PA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Nanticoke, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in March
Nanticoke, PA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
