March weather forecastOil City, PA
March
Weather in March
Welcoming spring, March brings with it a noticeable jump in average highs, reaching an agreeable 43.5°F (6.4°C). Signs of the winter season receding become more apparent, and the townsfolk start observing the effects of spring with increased daylight hours. Weather patterns in March see a decrease in cloud cover and an increase in visibility. With the arrival of warmer days, residents begin to shed their winter coats for lighter jackets. The dreary winter palette transforms into a spectrum of vivid spring colors setting a picturesque scene in Oil City.Temperature
As March begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 34°F (1.1°C) in February to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). During the nights in March, an average low-temperature of 27.7°F (-2.4°C) is observed.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Oil City, in March, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Oil City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.7 days and collects up to 35.67" (906mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Oil City, in March, snow falls for 12.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.72" (120mm) of snow. In Oil City, during the entire year, snow falls for 86.5 days and aggregates up to 43.07" (1094mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:43 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 5h.UV index
In Oil City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Oil City, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 43.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Oil City, PA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Oil City, PA
- Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Oil City, PA
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).
Average rainfall in March
Oil City, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.36").
Average rainfall days in March
Oil City, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Oil City, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 4.72"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (10.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Oil City, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Oil City, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Oil City, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 9.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Oil City, 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
Oil City, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in March
Oil City, PA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, September and December (4mi).
