Back Mountain weather in March
In March, Back Mountain sees average daytime highs of 45°F and overnight lows near 29°F, with 3.6 in of precipitation across 11 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 41°F in the first days to 50°F by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 20% of the time in March, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 hours at the start of March to 12 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Back Mountain's 9th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Back Mountain's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 45°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 29°
- 4th coldest
- Precipitation
- 3.6 in
- 11 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 6:24 AM – 6:03 PM
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 8 mph
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.93 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.0
- out of 10
Back Mountain is unincorporated community.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Highs climb over the month, from about 41°F in the first days to 50°F by the end.
A typical March day in Back Mountain reaches about 45°F in the afternoon and slips back to 29°F overnight — a 16°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 32°F and 59°F. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 9°F warmer than February and about 13°F cooler than April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 |
| Avg low (°F) | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 24 |
| 2 | 40 | 25 |
| 3 | 41 | 25 |
| 4 | 41 | 25 |
| 5 | 41 | 25 |
| 6 | 42 | 25 |
| 7 | 42 | 26 |
| 8 | 42 | 26 |
| 9 | 42 | 26 |
| 10 | 43 | 26 |
| 11 | 43 | 27 |
| 12 | 44 | 27 |
| 13 | 44 | 27 |
| 14 | 44 | 28 |
| 15 | 44 | 28 |
| 16 | 45 | 28 |
| 17 | 45 | 29 |
| 18 | 45 | 29 |
| 19 | 46 | 29 |
| 20 | 46 | 30 |
| 21 | 46 | 30 |
| 22 | 47 | 31 |
| 23 | 47 | 31 |
| 24 | 48 | 31 |
| 25 | 48 | 32 |
| 26 | 49 | 32 |
| 27 | 49 | 33 |
| 28 | 50 | 33 |
| 29 | 50 | 33 |
| 30 | 51 | 34 |
| 31 | 51 | 34 |
How March really feels in Back Mountain
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 31 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Back Mountain weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 9th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 20° | 3.1 | 9.4 | 6.4 | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 36° / 21° | 2.6 | 9 | 5.6 | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 45° / 29° | 3.6 | 11 | 4.6 | 11.7 | 1.0 |
| Apr | 58° / 40° | 3.6 | 11.4 | 1.2 | 13.1 | 4.0 |
| May | 68° / 49° | 3.5 | 12.5 | 0 | 14.3 | 5.8 |
| Jun | 76° / 58° | 3.9 | 11.8 | 0 | 14.9 | 6.4 |
| Jul | 81° / 63° | 3.0 | 10.6 | 0 | 14.7 | 6.4 |
| Aug | 79° / 62° | 3.3 | 9.7 | 0 | 13.7 | 6.7 |
| Sep | 72° / 54° | 3.9 | 9.1 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.8 |
| Oct | 60° / 44° | 3.6 | 9.3 | 0.3 | 10.9 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 48° / 34° | 3.1 | 8.5 | 1.6 | 9.7 | 1.8 |
| Dec | 38° / 26° | 3.3 | 10.1 | 5 | 9.1 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 20% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 66%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Cloudier (%) | 70 | 70 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 66 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 70 |
| 2 | 30 | 70 |
| 3 | 32 | 68 |
| 4 | 32 | 68 |
| 5 | 33 | 67 |
| 6 | 33 | 67 |
| 7 | 34 | 66 |
| 8 | 34 | 66 |
| 9 | 34 | 66 |
| 10 | 35 | 65 |
| 11 | 35 | 65 |
| 12 | 35 | 65 |
| 13 | 35 | 65 |
| 14 | 34 | 66 |
| 15 | 34 | 66 |
| 16 | 34 | 66 |
| 17 | 34 | 66 |
| 18 | 34 | 66 |
| 19 | 34 | 66 |
| 20 | 33 | 67 |
| 21 | 34 | 66 |
| 22 | 34 | 66 |
| 23 | 34 | 66 |
| 24 | 33 | 67 |
| 25 | 34 | 66 |
| 26 | 34 | 66 |
| 27 | 35 | 65 |
| 28 | 35 | 65 |
| 29 | 34 | 66 |
| 30 | 34 | 66 |
| 31 | 34 | 66 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Back Mountain gets around 3.6 in of rain and snow over 11 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 35% and peaks near 40% on the wettest days, and about 5 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 |
| Snow chance (%) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 18 |
| 2 | 35 | 18 |
| 3 | 35 | 17 |
| 4 | 34 | 17 |
| 5 | 34 | 17 |
| 6 | 34 | 16 |
| 7 | 34 | 16 |
| 8 | 34 | 16 |
| 9 | 33 | 16 |
| 10 | 33 | 16 |
| 11 | 33 | 16 |
| 12 | 33 | 16 |
| 13 | 33 | 16 |
| 14 | 34 | 16 |
| 15 | 34 | 16 |
| 16 | 34 | 15 |
| 17 | 34 | 15 |
| 18 | 34 | 15 |
| 19 | 34 | 15 |
| 20 | 35 | 15 |
| 21 | 35 | 14 |
| 22 | 36 | 14 |
| 23 | 37 | 13 |
| 24 | 37 | 13 |
| 25 | 38 | 12 |
| 26 | 38 | 12 |
| 27 | 39 | 11 |
| 28 | 39 | 11 |
| 29 | 39 | 10 |
| 30 | 39 | 9 |
| 31 | 40 | 9 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 0 |
| 2 | 100 | 0 |
| 3 | 100 | 0 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 |
| 5 | 100 | 0 |
| 6 | 100 | 0 |
| 7 | 100 | 0 |
| 8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 100 | 0 |
| 18 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
| 31 | 99 | 1 |
Wind in March
Winds average 8 mph in March, the windiest month of the year.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 7 mph on the calmest days to 8 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | light breeze |
| 2 | 8 | light breeze |
| 3 | 8 | light breeze |
| 4 | 8 | light breeze |
| 5 | 8 | light breeze |
| 6 | 8 | light breeze |
| 7 | 8 | light breeze |
| 8 | 8 | light breeze |
| 9 | 8 | light breeze |
| 10 | 8 | light breeze |
| 11 | 8 | light breeze |
| 12 | 8 | light breeze |
| 13 | 8 | light breeze |
| 14 | 8 | light breeze |
| 15 | 8 | light breeze |
| 16 | 8 | light breeze |
| 17 | 8 | light breeze |
| 18 | 8 | light breeze |
| 19 | 8 | light breeze |
| 20 | 8 | light breeze |
| 21 | 8 | light breeze |
| 22 | 7 | light breeze |
| 23 | 7 | light breeze |
| 24 | 7 | light breeze |
| 25 | 7 | light breeze |
| 26 | 7 | light breeze |
| 27 | 7 | light breeze |
| 28 | 7 | light breeze |
| 29 | 7 | light breeze |
| 30 | 7 | light breeze |
| 31 | 7 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 hours at the start of March to 12 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 84 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:48 AM to 5:58 AM, and sunset from 5:46 PM to 6:20 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:39 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:34 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:29 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:24 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:19 | 6:17 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:12 | 6:10 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:05 | 6:03 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:58 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:20 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.0 | 6:48 | 5:46 |
| 2 | 11.0 | 6:47 | 5:47 |
| 3 | 11.1 | 6:45 | 5:48 |
| 4 | 11.1 | 6:44 | 5:50 |
| 5 | 11.1 | 6:42 | 5:51 |
| 6 | 11.2 | 6:41 | 5:52 |
| 7 | 11.2 | 6:39 | 5:53 |
| 8 | 11.3 | 6:37 | 5:54 |
| 9 | 11.3 | 6:36 | 5:55 |
| 10 | 11.4 | 6:34 | 5:57 |
| 11 | 11.4 | 6:32 | 5:58 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 6:31 | 5:59 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 6:00 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:01 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:26 | 6:02 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 6:24 | 6:03 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 6:22 | 6:04 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 6:21 | 6:06 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 6:19 | 6:07 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 6:17 | 6:08 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 6:15 | 6:09 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 6:14 | 6:10 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:12 | 6:11 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:12 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:13 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:07 | 6:14 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 6:05 | 6:16 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 6:03 | 6:17 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 6:01 | 6:18 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 6:00 | 6:19 |
| 31 | 12.4 | 5:58 | 6:20 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 3.93 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.59 kWh/m² to a high of 5.99 kWh/m² in June across the year — March's 3.93 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 16 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 17 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.4 | Bright |
Is March a good time to visit Back Mountain?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Back Mountain.
What to pack for Back Mountain in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Back Mountain sees daytime highs around 45°F and nights near 29°F. Pack a warm layer and a heavy coat. Worth having: rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
UV index in Back Mountain in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 5 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Back Mountain peaks around July 10 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 6 | High |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 3 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Back Mountain in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Back Mountain is worst in July — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.3× the cleanest month (November, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 15 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 7 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Back Mountain?
Back Mountain sits at 41.3°N, 76.0°W, 1,276 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Wilkes-Barre, 8.7 mi away.
Topography around Back Mountain
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Back Mountain.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Back Mountain has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 617 ft around an average of 1,306 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,864 ft; within 50 miles, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,372 ft.
The land around Back Mountain is covered by trees (70%) and grassland (21%) within 2 miles, trees (77%) within 10 miles, and trees (80%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Back Mountain (41.3359°, -75.9963°, elevation 1,276 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).