March weather forecast
Dale City, VA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Dale City, is a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March introduces a minor uplift in high-temperatures, adjusting from a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C) in February to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). Dale City records an average nighttime low-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) throughout March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout March, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 105.2 rainfall days, and 9.21" (234mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout March, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 10.6 snowfall days, and 2.24" (57mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Dale City, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:32 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 6.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Dale City, is 53.2°F (11.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How much does it rain in Dale City in March?

In March, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout March, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Dale City, in March, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:32 pm EDT.

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

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 Dale City have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Dale City, VA

Average temperature in March - Dale City, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°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 (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in March
Dale City, VA

Average pressure in March - Dale City, 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
Dale City, VA

Average wind speed in March - Dale City, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Dale City, VA

Average humidity in March - Dale City, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Dale City, VA

Average rainfall in March - Dale City, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Dale City, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Dale City, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dale City, VA

Average snowfall in March - Dale City, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dale City, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Dale City, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
Dale City, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dale City, 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
Dale City, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Dale City, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (16.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Dale City, VA

Average UV index in March - Dale City, 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
Dale City, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Dale City, 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
Dale City, VA

Average visibility in March - Dale City, 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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