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
In Colchester, the average high-temperature in March slightly rises, from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in February, to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). Colchester observes an average low-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) during March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 73%.Rainfall
In March, in Colchester, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout March, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Colchester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.3 days and collects up to 32.32" (821mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April and December are months with snowfall. In Colchester, during March, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Colchester, there are 14.6 snowfall days, and 7.8" (198mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Colchester, Virginia, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of March, 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 in Colchester is 6.9h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
What are March temperatures in Colchester?
What is the average humidity in March in Colchester?
How many days does it rain in March in Colchester?
How many days does it snow in March in Colchester?
What is the average length of the day in March in Colchester?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Colchester?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Colchester?
How long on average sun shines in March in Colchester?
How high is the UV index in March in Colchester?
Average temperature in March
Colchester, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37°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 (27.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Colchester, 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
Colchester, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Colchester, VA
- Average humidity in March: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Colchester, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").
Average rainfall days in March
Colchester, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Colchester, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.77"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Colchester, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Colchester, 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: 6h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Colchester, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Colchester, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Colchester, 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
Colchester, 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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