Lancaster Weather in March

What's the weather like in Lancaster (Pennsylvania) in March 2024?

The climate in Lancaster during March can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

March is in the spring in Lancaster and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (51°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

Lancaster weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 10.8°C 51.4°F
Nightly temperature -1°C 30.2°F
Average temperature 4.9°C 40.8°F
Daily sunshine 7.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 92 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 0.8°C 33.5°F
Humidity 61%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average March is the 5th driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Lancaster

Lancaster average temperature in March

March rainfall

Lancaster average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Lancaster average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lancaster in March 2024.

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Lancaster weather stats

Lancaster weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.6°C 85.3°F
Driest month: February 72mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: July 10.2hrs
Coldest month: January 2.8°C 37°F
Wettest month: May 101mm 4ins
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