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Altoona Weather in March

Altoona in March sees low daytime temperatures of 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows of -2°C (28°F). Moderate snow/rainfall is typical, with around 50 mm (2 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Altoona in March

Historically, the month has about 9 days of snow/rain, averaging 50 mm (2 in) in total. Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in Altoona in March

Temperatures in Altoona in March top out at 9°C (48°F) and drop to -2°C (28°F) overnight. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. Nights are well below freezing at -2°C (28°F). An extra blanket is a good idea if you feel the cold, especially in older or less well-heated accommodation.

Sunshine in Altoona in March

The city usually sees around 208 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days despite the cool temperatures, making it a good month for sightseeing.

Wind Speed in Altoona in March

Average wind conditions reach 5 m/s (10 knots) in March. This creates lively weather with fresh winds that make small trees sway noticeably. Remember this is an average: some days are less windy while others have particularly active windy conditions.

March in Altoona can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Altoona Temperature in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C (28°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C (48°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 50 mm (2 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 5 m/s (10 knots) *  
SunshineSunshine 208 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 56% *  
* Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (19 KM, 12 Miles).

Best Places in the United States of America in March

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Altoona in March

Cold weather calls for smart layering in March. A thermal base layer makes a huge difference in staying warm. Add a wool sweater or fleece, then a wind-resistant outer jacket. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. And with plenty of sunshine hours, don’t forget sunglasses, sunscreen, and maybe a sun hat.

What To Do in Altoona in March

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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