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
As February transitions into March, Thornton notices a gentle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an icy 40.6°F (4.8°C) to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). Throughout the month of March, the nighttime temperature in Thornton, Pennsylvania, dips to an average of 34.5°F (1.4°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Thornton is 74%.Rainfall
In Thornton, in March, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Thornton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.6 days and collects up to 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Thornton, in March, during 4.6 snowfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Thornton, there are 22 snowfall days, and 11.81" (300mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Thornton is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 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 6.4h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in March in Thornton?
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What is the UV index reading in March in Thornton?
Average temperature in March
Thornton, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 49.1°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°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Thornton, 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
Thornton, PA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Thornton, PA
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Thornton, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.36").
Average rainfall days in March
Thornton, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Thornton, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 3.03"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Thornton, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Thornton, 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 2min
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 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Thornton, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).
Average UV index in March
Thornton, 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
Thornton, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Thornton, PA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
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