March weather forecast
Shelocta, PA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Shelocta, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and max 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

An increase in the average high-temperature marks March, moving from February's cold 36°F (2.2°C) to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). In Shelocta, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Shelocta is 80%.

Rainfall

In March, in Shelocta, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout March, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Shelocta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.4 days and collects up to 23.43" (595mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Shelocta, Pennsylvania, are January through May, October through December. In Shelocta, in March, during 8.8 snowfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Shelocta, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.7 days and aggregates up to 21.3" (541mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Shelocta is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:41 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 5.3h.

UV index

In Shelocta, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Shelocta in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Shelocta, is 45.3°F (7.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 29.5°F (-1.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Shelocta?

In March, the average relative humidity in Shelocta, Pennsylvania, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Shelocta in March?

In Shelocta, Pennsylvania, in March, during 13 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Shelocta?

In Shelocta, in March, snow falls for 8.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Shelocta have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Shelocta?

On the first day of March in Shelocta, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:41 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Shelocta?

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Shelocta?

In Shelocta, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.3h.

How high is the UV index in March in Shelocta?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Shelocta, PA

Average temperature in March - Shelocta, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.3°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 (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

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Average pressure in March
Shelocta, PA

Average pressure in March - Shelocta, 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 (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Shelocta, PA

Average wind speed in March - Shelocta, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Shelocta, PA

Average humidity in March - Shelocta, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July and August (78%).

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Average rainfall in March
Shelocta, PA

Average rainfall in March - Shelocta, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in March
Shelocta, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Shelocta, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Shelocta, PA

Average snowfall in March - Shelocta, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Shelocta, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Shelocta, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Shelocta, 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: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Shelocta, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Shelocta, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Shelocta, PA

Average UV index in March - Shelocta, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Shelocta, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Shelocta, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in March
Shelocta, PA

Average visibility in March - Shelocta, 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).

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