March weather forecast
Cardinal Forest, VA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Cardinal Forest, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

As Cardinal Forest transitions into March, a marginal rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) in February to a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C). Cardinal Forest observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C) during the month of March.

Humidity

In Cardinal Forest, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Cardinal Forest, in March, during 14.5 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.5 rainfall days, and 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, in Cardinal Forest, Virginia, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout March, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 16.2 snowfall days, and 10.79" (274mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cardinal Forest, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:31 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 7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Cardinal Forest is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 52.9°F (11.6°C) and a low-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Cardinal Forest, Virginia, in March, during 14.5 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Cardinal Forest, during March, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:31 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 7h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Cardinal Forest, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average temperature in March - Cardinal Forest, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.9°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 (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average pressure in March - Cardinal Forest, 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
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average wind speed in March - Cardinal Forest, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average humidity in March - Cardinal Forest, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average rainfall in March - Cardinal Forest, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.09").

Average rainfall days in March
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Cardinal Forest, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average snowfall in March - Cardinal Forest, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Cardinal Forest, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 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
Cardinal Forest, VA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Cardinal Forest, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average UV index in March - Cardinal Forest, 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
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Cardinal Forest, 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 30).

Average visibility in March
Cardinal Forest, VA

Average visibility in March - Cardinal Forest, 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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