March weather forecastPlains, PA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Plains, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 42.6°F (5.9°C) and 27.1°F (-2.7°C).Temperature
Plains's weather shows a minor temperature rise with the arrival of March, moving from a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C) in February to a still wintry 42.6°F (5.9°C). Throughout March, a steady low-temperature average of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) is noted.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In Plains, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Plains, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.1 days and collects up to 24.53" (623mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 8.6 days. Throughout March, 3.7" (94mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Plains, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.92" (506mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Plains, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:27 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 5.5h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in March leads to these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Plains, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 42.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.1°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 (18.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Plains, 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
Plains, 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
Plains, PA
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).
Average rainfall in March
Plains, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in March
Plains, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Plains, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 3.7"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Plains, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Plains, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Plains, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Plains, 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
Plains, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 56
The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in March
Plains, 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).
