March weather forecastShippensburg, PA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 48.2°F (9°C).Temperature
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, in March shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C) in February to a chilly 48.2°F (9°C). Shippensburg witnesses an average low-temperature of 31.3°F (-0.4°C) throughout the month of March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Shippensburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156 days and collects up to 27.2" (691mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Shippensburg, in March, during 5.4 snowfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Shippensburg, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.8 days and aggregates up to 15.39" (391mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:33 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 6.2h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. 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
Shippensburg, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 48.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Shippensburg, PA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Shippensburg, PA
- Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Shippensburg, PA
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Shippensburg, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").
Average rainfall days in March
Shippensburg, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Shippensburg, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 3.58"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Shippensburg, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Shippensburg, 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 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Shippensburg, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Shippensburg, PA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Shippensburg, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
Shippensburg, PA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August, September and October (5mi).
