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
With the start of March, the average high-temperature marginally shifts from February's frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) to a refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C). Amherst's nights in March experience an average temperature drop to a wintry 36.9°F (2.7°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Amherst, in March, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.7 rainfall days, and 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Amherst, Virginia, in March, during 2.8 snowfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Amherst, there are 14.1 snowfall days, and 10.94" (278mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:38 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
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in March in Amherst?
How many days does it rain in March?
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How many hours of daylight does Amherst have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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What is the UV index reading in March?
Average temperature in March
Amherst, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 55.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Amherst, 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 (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Amherst, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Amherst, VA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Amherst, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.44"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in March
Amherst, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Amherst, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.44"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Amherst, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.3 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
Amherst, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Amherst, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in March
Amherst, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Amherst, VA
- Average cloud cover in March: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Amherst, VA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
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