Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March's arrival brings a slight change in high-temperatures, adjusting from a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C) in February to a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C). During the nights in March, Afton experiences a consistent average temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Afton, in March, during 13.4 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 161 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.8 days and accumulates 4.57" (116mm) of snow.Daylight
In Afton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:37 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 Afton, Virginia, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Afton, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 52.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Afton, VA
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Afton, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Afton, VA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and October (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and July (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Afton, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (2.01").
Average rainfall days in March
Afton, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Afton, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 4.57"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Afton, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Afton, VA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Afton, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Afton, VA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Afton, VA
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Afton, VA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, September, October and December (5mi).
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