March weather forecastPetrolia, PA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Petrolia, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Temperature
Petrolia sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of March, moving from February's icy 35.2°F (1.8°C) to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). Petrolia, during the month of March, experiences an average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In Petrolia, during March, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.7 rainfall days, and 15.43" (392mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 7.2 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 48.2 snowfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Petrolia, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:10 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
In March, the average sunshine is 5h.UV index
In Petrolia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March translates into these guidelines:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Petrolia, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 45.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Petrolia, 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
Petrolia, 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
Petrolia, PA
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July and August (78%).
Average rainfall in March
Petrolia, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.87").
Average rainfall days in March
Petrolia, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Petrolia, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.91"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Petrolia, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Petrolia, 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 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Petrolia, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Petrolia, PA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Petrolia, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in March
Petrolia, PA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
