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
With the transition into March, Pittsburgh experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C) in February to a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C). Throughout the month of March, Pittsburgh witnesses an average temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 77%.Rainfall
In Pittsburgh, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.6 rainfall days, and 26.93" (684mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Pittsburgh, it is snowing for 7.1 days. Throughout March, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 47.7 snowfall days, and 11.77" (299mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Pittsburgh, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Pittsburgh, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:43 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 5.2h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Pittsburgh in March?
What is the average humidity in March?
How many days does it rain in March?
How many days does it snow in March?
How many hours of daylight does Pittsburgh have in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Pittsburgh?
How long on average sun shines in March in Pittsburgh?
What is the UV index reading in March?
Average temperature in March
Pittsburgh, PA
- Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).
Average pressure in March
Pittsburgh, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Pittsburgh, PA
- Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Pittsburgh, PA
- Average humidity in March: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Pittsburgh, PA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.54").
Average rainfall days in March
Pittsburgh, PA
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Pittsburgh, PA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.52"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Pittsburgh, PA
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Pittsburgh, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Pittsburgh, PA
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Pittsburgh, PA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Pittsburgh, PA
- Average cloud cover in March: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in March
Pittsburgh, PA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, September, October and December (5mi).
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