March weather forecast
Achilles, VA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Achilles, is a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 54.1°F (12.3°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March is marked by an average high-temperature of a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C), bearing a close resemblance to February. An average low-temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C) marks the nights throughout March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Achilles, Virginia, in March, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.3 rainfall days, and 34.25" (870mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Achilles are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Achilles aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Achilles, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 6.9h.

UV index

In Achilles, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and a low-temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in Achilles in March?

In Achilles, in March, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Achilles aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Achilles have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Achilles, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

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 EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In Achilles, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Achilles?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Achilles, VA

Average temperature in March - Achilles, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Achilles, VA

Average pressure in March - Achilles, VA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Achilles, VA

Average wind speed in March - Achilles, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Achilles, VA

Average humidity in March - Achilles, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Achilles, VA

Average rainfall in March - Achilles, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.4").

Average rainfall days in March
Achilles, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Achilles, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Achilles, VA

Average snowfall in March - Achilles, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Achilles, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Achilles, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Achilles, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Achilles, VA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Achilles, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Achilles, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Achilles, VA

Average UV index in March - Achilles, VA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Achilles, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Achilles, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Achilles, VA

Average visibility in March - Achilles, VA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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