Weather in March in Pennsylvania
Considering a trip to Pennsylvania this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Pennsylvania in March?
Pennsylvania is a region in the United States of America. March in Pennsylvania generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Erie at 6°C to mild in Philadelphia at 12°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Philadelphia and -2°C in Erie.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Mansfield with an average of 64 mm to high snow/rainfall in New Hope with 100 mm.Average sunshine
The city Philadelphia usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a closer look at March's conditions in Pennsylvania, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Pennsylvania's yearly weather, check out our Pennsylvania climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Pennsylvania?
Philadelphia
In March Philadelphia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Pittsburgh
In March Pittsburgh generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Gettysburg
In March Gettysburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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York
In March York generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Washington
In March Washington generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Pennsylvania, in the United States of America.
Is March the best time to visit Pennsylvania?
In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Pennsylvania with often unpleasant weather in Philadelphia.
On average, the best time to visit Pennsylvania is in May with generally perfect weather in Philadelphia. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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