March weather forecast
Ashland, VA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Ashland, is a mild month, with an average temperature varying between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 55.8°F (13.2°C).

Temperature

March's arrival is noted with a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) in February to a refreshing 55.8°F (13.2°C). During March, the average low-temperature is a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ashland, in March, during 14.5 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ashland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.8 days and collects up to 27.09" (688mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Ashland, during March, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.7 snowfall days, and 7.01" (178mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Ashland is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:32 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 6.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March leads to these advisories:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Ashland, is 55.8°F (13.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 38.3°F (3.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Ashland?

In Ashland, during March, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Ashland, in March, during 1.8 snowfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Ashland?

On the first day of March in Ashland, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:32 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 Ashland have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Ashland is 6.7h.

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 moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Ashland, VA

Average temperature in March - Ashland, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 55.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Ashland, VA

Average pressure in March - Ashland, 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
Ashland, VA

Average wind speed in March - Ashland, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in March
Ashland, VA

Average humidity in March - Ashland, 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 (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Ashland, VA

Average rainfall in March - Ashland, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in March
Ashland, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Ashland, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ashland, VA

Average snowfall in March - Ashland, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ashland, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Ashland, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.8 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
Ashland, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ashland, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ashland, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Ashland, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Ashland, VA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Ashland, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Ashland, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Ashland, VA

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

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

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