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
March
Weather in March
Temperature
The shift into March is characterized by a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's icy 38.3°F (3.5°C) to a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C). Washington encounters an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) during March nights.Humidity
In Washington, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Washington, during March, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. In Washington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143 days and collects up to 14.8" (376mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Washington, in March, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 0.94" (24mm) of snow. In Washington, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.5 days and aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:13 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:44 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 in Washington is 5.5h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average March temperature?
What is the average humidity in March?
How many days does it rain in March?
How many days does it snow in March?
What is the average length of the day in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How long on average sun shines in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Washington?
Average temperature in March
Washington, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 48.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Washington, 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
Washington, PA
- Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph
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
Washington, PA
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (77%).
Average rainfall in March
Washington, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.94").
Average rainfall days in March
Washington, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Washington, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Washington, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Washington, 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: 5h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Washington, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Washington, PA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Washington, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
Washington, PA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).