March weather forecast
Defiance, PA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Defiance, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Temperature

Defiance experiences a temperature shift with the start of March, with average high-temperatures moving from a cold 37°F (2.8°C) in February to a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C). During the month of March, the temperature in Defiance generally drops to a low average of 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

In Defiance, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, in Defiance, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.6 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Defiance, Pennsylvania, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout March, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.4 snowfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Defiance, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Defiance, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:36 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 Defiance, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Defiance, Pennsylvania. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Defiance?

In March, in Defiance, the average high-temperature is 46.2°F (7.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 30°F (-1.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Defiance?

In Defiance, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March in Defiance?

In March, in Defiance, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Defiance?

In Defiance, in March, during 6 snowfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Defiance?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Defiance?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Defiance, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:36 pm EDT.

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

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 Defiance?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Defiance?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Defiance, Pennsylvania.

What is the UV index reading in March in Defiance?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Defiance is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Defiance, PA

Average temperature in March - Defiance, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

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Average pressure in March
Defiance, PA

Average pressure in March - Defiance, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Defiance, PA

Average wind speed in March - Defiance, PA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Defiance, PA

Average humidity in March - Defiance, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).

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Average rainfall in March
Defiance, PA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in March
Defiance, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Defiance, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Defiance, PA

Average snowfall in March - Defiance, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Defiance, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Defiance, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Defiance, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Defiance, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Defiance, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

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Average UV index in March
Defiance, PA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Defiance, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Defiance, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in March
Defiance, PA

Average visibility in March - Defiance, 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).

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