March weather forecast
Cardinal, VA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Cardinal, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and an average high of 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

March's commencement is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C), diverging marginally from February's 49.1°F (9.5°C). In Cardinal, the March nights cool down to an average low of 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Humidity

In Cardinal, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Cardinal, in March, during 15.3 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cardinal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.3 days and collects up to 34.25" (870mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Cardinal. March is the last month it regularly snows in Cardinal. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Cardinal aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Cardinal, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.3 days and aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Cardinal, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:27 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 Cardinal, the average sunshine in March is 6.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Cardinal is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in March leads to these recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Cardinal?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Cardinal, is 54.1°F (12.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Cardinal?

The average relative humidity in March in Cardinal is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Cardinal?

In March, in Cardinal, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout March, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Cardinal?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Cardinal. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Cardinal aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Cardinal?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Cardinal?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Cardinal?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Cardinal, Virginia, 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 Cardinal have in March?

In Cardinal, Virginia, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Cardinal?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Cardinal, Virginia, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Cardinal, VA

Average temperature in March - Cardinal, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.1°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 (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Cardinal, VA

Average pressure in March - Cardinal, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Cardinal, VA

Average wind speed in March - Cardinal, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Cardinal, VA

Average humidity in March - Cardinal, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Cardinal, VA

Average rainfall in March - Cardinal, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.4").

Average rainfall days in March
Cardinal, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Cardinal, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cardinal, VA

Average snowfall in March - Cardinal, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cardinal, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Cardinal, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cardinal, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cardinal, 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: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cardinal, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Cardinal, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Cardinal, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Cardinal, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Cardinal, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Cardinal, VA

Average visibility in March - Cardinal, 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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