March weather forecast
Ashburn, VA

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Weather in March

March signals the beginning of spring in Ashburn, with noticeable changes in weather patterns from February to April. The transition from winter can be appreciated with a temperature increase from February and lesser snowfall days. With a relative humidity level comparable to January and February, the pressure in the air stands steady at 30.08" (764mm). As a precursor to summer, March also witnesses an increase in daylight hours.

Temperature

As Ashburn enters March, the average high-temperature marginally increases from the a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C) of February to a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C). Ashburn's March nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Ashburn, during March, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. In Ashburn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.1 days and collects up to 31.46" (799mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Ashburn, during March, snow falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.7 snowfall days, and 12.28" (312mm) 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 6:41 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:33 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

The average sunshine in March in Ashburn is 6.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index 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: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In Ashburn, 52.5°F (11.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 35.6°F (2°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in Ashburn is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Ashburn, in March, during 13 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Ashburn, in March, during 3 snowfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Ashburn have in March?

In Ashburn, 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 6:41 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:33 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 many hours of sunshine does Ashburn have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Ashburn, VA

Average temperature in March - Ashburn, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.5°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 (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Ashburn, VA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Ashburn, VA

Average wind speed in March - Ashburn, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Ashburn, VA

Average humidity in March - Ashburn, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Ashburn, VA

Average rainfall in March - Ashburn, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in March
Ashburn, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Ashburn, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ashburn, VA

Average snowfall in March - Ashburn, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.11"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ashburn, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Ashburn, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ashburn, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Ashburn, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Ashburn, VA

Average UV index in March - Ashburn, 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
Ashburn, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Ashburn, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Ashburn, VA

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

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

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