Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
52°Ftypical March high
Typical range
March climate
March in Pittsburgh
United States · North America
Cool days.
Some tradeoffs
Mid to late
Daytime high
52°F
Lows around 35°F
Precipitation
13 days/mo
Sun
5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Some precipitation is expected this month.
42%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
5 hMarch sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryMarch Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In March, afternoons feel about 40° and nights feel near 29°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
33%March Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in March.
8 mphMarch Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical March day
March late afternoons are around 49°F, easing to about 46°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning39°F
Rain20%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday47°F
Rain22%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon49°F
Rain19%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowEarly evening46°F
Rain17%
Cloud66%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 25 | 3.7 | 12 | 3.0 | 72 |
| Feb | 42 | 27 | 3.3 | 11 | 3.8 | 68 |
| Mar | 52 | 35 | 4.0 | 13 | 5.0 | 64 |
| Apr | 64 | 44 | 4.6 | 14 | 6.1 | 63 |
| May | 73 | 54 | 5.2 | 16 | 7.0 | 71 |
| Jun | 80 | 62 | 5.1 | 14 | 8.1 | 73 |
| Jul | 84 | 66 | 4.5 | 14 | 8.2 | 74 |
| Aug | 82 | 65 | 3.7 | 13 | 7.4 | 75 |
| Sep | 77 | 58 | 4.1 | 11 | 6.6 | 75 |
| Oct | 65 | 47 | 3.7 | 11 | 5.4 | 74 |
| Nov | 53 | 38 | 3.2 | 10 | 3.3 | 70 |
| Dec | 43 | 30 | 3.5 | 12 | 2.4 | 73 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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