March weather forecastShelly, PA

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Shelly, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and max 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of March, Shelly's average high-temperature sees a minor increase, transitioning from a cold 38.8°F (3.8°C) in February to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). Shelly observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) during the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Shelly, during March, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. In Shelly, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.1 days and collects up to 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 5.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:25 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 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during March leads to these advisories:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and a low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

In Shelly, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

In Shelly, in March, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 5.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

In Shelly, in March, during 5.8 snowfall days, 4.72" (120mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:25 pm EDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Shelly, PA

  • Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Shelly, 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
Shelly, PA

  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in March
Shelly, PA

  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Shelly, PA

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.64"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in March
Shelly, PA

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Shelly, PA

  • Average snowfall in March: 4.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Shelly, PA

  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Shelly, PA

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Shelly, PA

  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Shelly, PA

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Shelly, PA

  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Shelly, PA

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, September, October and December (5mi).