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
A subtle rise in the average high-temperature is observed during March, adjusting from a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) in February to a cool 53.6°F (12°C). Blue Ridge cools down to an average low-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) throughout the month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Blue Ridge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.1 days and collects up to 14.76" (375mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Blue Ridge, Virginia, are January through April, November and December. In March, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated. In Blue Ridge, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.8 days and aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:13 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:41 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 Blue Ridge, the average sunshine in March is 7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March 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 average individuals.Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 53.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 35.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.87").
Average rainfall days in March
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 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
Blue Ridge, 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: 7h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Blue Ridge, 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
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average cloud cover in March: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Blue Ridge, VA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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