March weather forecast
Carrollton, VA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Carrollton, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 55.4°F (13°C).

Temperature

March's arrival signals a subtle increase in average high-temperatures, moving from February's chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C) to a moderate 55.4°F (13°C). Carrollton's nighttime temperature during March is consistently averaged at a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Carrollton, in March, it is raining for 14.9 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Carrollton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.5 days and collects up to 33.9" (861mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Carrollton aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Carrollton, Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.2 days and aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:28 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 6.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

Carrollton in March has an average high-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) and an average low-temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout March, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Carrollton, Virginia. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Carrollton aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:28 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 many hours of sunshine does Carrollton have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Carrollton, VA

Average temperature in March - Carrollton, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 55.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Carrollton, VA

Average pressure in March - Carrollton, VA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Carrollton, VA

Average wind speed in March - Carrollton, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Carrollton, VA

Average humidity in March - Carrollton, 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 (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Carrollton, VA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.52").

Average rainfall days in March
Carrollton, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Carrollton, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Carrollton, VA

Average snowfall in March - Carrollton, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Carrollton, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Carrollton, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.7 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
Carrollton, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Carrollton, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Carrollton, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Carrollton, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Carrollton, VA

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Carrollton, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Carrollton, 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 29).

Average visibility in March
Carrollton, VA

Average visibility in March - Carrollton, 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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