March weather forecast
Big Stone Gap, VA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Big Stone Gap, is a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 53.6°F (12°C) and min 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

Entering March, Big Stone Gap notices a subtle temperature elevation, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) to a cool 53.6°F (12°C). Big Stone Gap records a mean low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) in March.

Humidity

In Big Stone Gap, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Big Stone Gap, in March, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 200.2 rainfall days, and 40.87" (1038mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Big Stone Gap, in March, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow. In Big Stone Gap, Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.8 days and aggregates up to 18.86" (479mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:25 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:53 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 6.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

During March, Big Stone Gap experiences an average high-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C) and a low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Big Stone Gap, in March, during 18.3 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Big Stone Gap, during March, snow falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Big Stone Gap have in March?

In Big Stone Gap, 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 7:00 am and sunset at 6:25 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:53 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 Big Stone Gap have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average temperature in March - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average pressure in March - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average wind speed in March - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average humidity in March - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average rainfall in March - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.44").

Average rainfall days in March
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 18.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average snowfall in March - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Big Stone Gap, VA

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

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (8.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average UV index in March - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Big Stone Gap, VA

Average visibility in March - Big Stone Gap, VA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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