Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
Scranton's transition into March sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C) in February to a still wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). In Scranton, March nights witness a steady temperature drop to a freezing cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C).Humidity
In Scranton, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.Rainfall
In Scranton, in March, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Scranton, there are 139.9 rainfall days, and 22.28" (566mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Scranton are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 9.9 days and typically aggregates up to 5.08" (129mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Scranton, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 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
In Scranton, the average sunshine in March is 5.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Scranton in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Scranton?
How many days does it rain in March in Scranton?
What is the snowiest month in Scranton?
How many days does it snow in March in Scranton?
How many hours of daylight does Scranton have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Scranton?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Scranton?
How long on average sun shines in March in Scranton?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Scranton?
Average temperature in March
Scranton, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 41.5°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 (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.2°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°F).
Average pressure in March
Scranton, PA
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Scranton, PA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Scranton, PA
- Average humidity in March: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).
Average rainfall in March
Scranton, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.65"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (2.4").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.38").
Average rainfall days in March
Scranton, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Scranton, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 5.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Scranton, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Scranton, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Scranton, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in March
Scranton, 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
Scranton, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 59
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in March
Scranton, PA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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