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
With the onset of March, Carfax's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from February's chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). Carfax records a consistent low-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) during March nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 17.7 days. Throughout March, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Carfax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 197.7 days and collects up to 36.69" (932mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Carfax, during March, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.9 snowfall days, and 19.8" (503mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Carfax, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:24 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:51 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 6.4h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average March temperature in Carfax?
What is the average humidity in March?
How much does it rain in March?
How many days does it snow in March?
How many hours of daylight does Carfax have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How long on average sun shines in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March?
Average temperature in March
Carfax, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 35.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Carfax, 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
Carfax, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Carfax, 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
Carfax, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in March
Carfax, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 17.7 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Carfax, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.6"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Carfax, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Carfax, 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 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Carfax, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 9.2 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Carfax, VA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Carfax, VA
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in March
Carfax, VA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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