March weather forecast
Athens, PA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Athens, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and an average high of 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

The transition from February to March brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a cold 32.7°F (0.4°C) to a still icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). In Athens, in March, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In Athens, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Athens, in March, during 11.8 rainfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Athens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.6 days and collects up to 23.78" (604mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Athens, in March, snow falls for 12.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.27" (83mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 69.1 snowfall days, and 21.69" (551mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Athens, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:30 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 Athens, the average sunshine in March is 4.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Athens is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Athens in March?

In March, it is snowing for 12.5 days. Throughout March, 3.27" (83mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Athens, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:30 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Athens?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In Athens, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Athens, PA

Average temperature in March - Athens, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Athens, PA

Average pressure in March - Athens, PA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Athens, PA

Average wind speed in March - Athens, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Athens, PA

Average humidity in March - Athens, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Athens, PA

Average rainfall in March - Athens, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

Average rainfall days in March
Athens, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Athens, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Athens, PA

Average snowfall in March - Athens, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.27"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Athens, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Athens, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Athens, PA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Athens, PA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Athens, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Athens, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Athens, PA

Average UV index in March - Athens, PA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Athens, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Athens, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in March
Athens, PA

Average visibility in March - Athens, PA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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