March weather forecastSwarthmore, PA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 34.9°F (1.6°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).Temperature
A soft shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in March, transitioning from a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C) in February to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). Swarthmore anticipates an average minimum temperature of 34.9°F (1.6°C) in the month of March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.Rainfall
In Swarthmore, in March, during 13.2 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Swarthmore, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.4 days and collects up to 25.94" (659mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.Daylight
In Swarthmore, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.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
The average sunshine in March is 6.5h.UV index
In Swarthmore, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following instructions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Swarthmore, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Swarthmore, 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
Swarthmore, PA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Swarthmore, PA
- Average humidity in March: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Swarthmore, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").
Average rainfall days in March
Swarthmore, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Swarthmore, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.32"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Swarthmore, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Swarthmore, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Swarthmore, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Swarthmore, PA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Swarthmore, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Swarthmore, PA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
