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 sea temperature 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
A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) in February to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). Throughout March nights, Colonial Beach registers an average low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C).Humidity
In Colonial Beach, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Colonial Beach, in March, it is raining for 14.6 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.1 rainfall days, and 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Colonial Beach, in March, during 1.9 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Colonial Beach, during the entire year, snow falls for 12 days and aggregates up to 6.73" (171mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In Colonial Beach, in March, the average water temperature is 48.2°F (9°C).Note: While a brief time in 48.2°F (9°C) at 55.4°F (13°C) is already bracing, plunging below 50°F (10°C) can severely affect breathing and introduce a cold shock, relying on your physical state.
Daylight
In Colonial Beach, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:30 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 6.8h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Colonial Beach?
How much does it rain in March?
How much does it snow in March?
What is the ocean temperature in March?
What is the average length of the day 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 reading in March?
Average temperature in March
Colonial Beach, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 53.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 38.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Colonial Beach, 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
Colonial Beach, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Colonial Beach, VA
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Colonial Beach, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.52"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in March
Colonial Beach, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Colonial Beach, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.57"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Colonial Beach, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Colonial Beach, VA
- Average sea temperature in March: 48.3°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (78.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (47.1°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Colonial Beach, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Colonial Beach, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Colonial Beach, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Colonial Beach, 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 31).
Average visibility in March
Colonial Beach, 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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