March weather forecast
Virginia, IL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Virginia, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 35.6°F (2°C) and 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Temperature

Virginia's transition into March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C) in February to a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C). An average low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) is recorded during the nights in March.

Humidity

In Virginia, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout March, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155 days and collects up to 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 31.1 snowfall days, and 12.24" (311mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Virginia, Illinois, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:24 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

In Virginia, the average sunshine in March is 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Virginia, records 51.3°F (10.7°C), while the low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March in Virginia is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Virginia, in March, during 13.2 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 4 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Virginia, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:53 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:24 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Virginia, IL

Average temperature in March - Virginia, IL
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Virginia, IL

Average pressure in March - Virginia, IL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Virginia, IL

Average wind speed in March - Virginia, IL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Virginia, IL

Average humidity in March - Virginia, IL
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Virginia, IL

Average rainfall in March - Virginia, IL
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.57").

Average rainfall days in March
Virginia, IL

Average rainfall days in March - Virginia, IL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Virginia, IL

Average snowfall in March - Virginia, IL
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Virginia, IL

Average snowfall days in March - Virginia, IL
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Virginia, IL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Virginia, IL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Virginia, IL

Average sunshine days in March - Virginia, IL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Virginia, IL

Average UV index in March - Virginia, IL
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Virginia, IL

Average cloud cover in March - Virginia, IL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Virginia, IL

Average visibility in March - Virginia, IL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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