March weather forecast
Cape Charles, VA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Cape Charles, is a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 43°F (6.1°C) and an average high of 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

With March's arrival, Cape Charles notes an average high-temperature of a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C), closely following the trend of the preceding month. An average nighttime temperature of 43°F (6.1°C) marks March.

Humidity

In Cape Charles, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 131.1 rainfall days, and 13.54" (344mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Cape Charles aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Cape Charles, Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 4 days and aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In March, the average ocean temperature is 46°F (7.8°C).
Note: It is risky to swim in 46°F (7.8°C). Temperatures beneath 50°F (10°C) induce rapid cold shock and hyperventilation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Cape Charles, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:26 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 Cape Charles is 6.9h.

UV index

In Cape Charles, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and a low-temperature of 43°F (6.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March in Cape Charles?

In Cape Charles, in March, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Cape Charles aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the ocean temperature in March?

In Cape Charles, the average seawater temperature in March is 46°F (7.8°C). Swimming in 46°F (7.8°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

How many hours of daylight does Cape Charles have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:26 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Cape Charles, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Cape Charles, VA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Cape Charles, VA

Average wind speed in March - Cape Charles, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 13.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Cape Charles, VA

Average humidity in March - Cape Charles, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October and November (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Cape Charles, VA

Average rainfall in March - Cape Charles, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").

Average rainfall days in March
Cape Charles, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Cape Charles, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and October (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cape Charles, VA

Average snowfall in March - Cape Charles, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cape Charles, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Cape Charles, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Cape Charles, VA

Average sea temperature in March - Cape Charles, VA
  • Average sea temperature in March: 46°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (79.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (43.1°F).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cape Charles, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cape Charles, 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: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cape Charles, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Cape Charles, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Cape Charles, VA

Average UV index in March - Cape Charles, VA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Cape Charles, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Cape Charles, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
Cape Charles, VA

Average visibility in March - Cape Charles, VA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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