March weather forecast
Dolphin, VA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Dolphin, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.9°F (4.4°C) and max 57.4°F (14.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of March marks a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) in February to a mild 57.4°F (14.1°C). March nights observe an average temperature dip to an icy 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Dolphin, in March, during 13.7 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.6 rainfall days, and 20.91" (531mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Dolphin aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Dolphin, there are 6.5 snowfall days, and 3.31" (84mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

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 6:05 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:33 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The high-temperature during March is 57.4°F (14.1°C) and the low-temperature is 39.9°F (4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How many days does it rain in March?

In Dolphin, during March, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Dolphin aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dolphin have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:33 pm EDT.

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

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 Dolphin have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.9h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Dolphin is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Dolphin, VA

Average temperature in March - Dolphin, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 57.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39.9°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 (30.6°F).

Average pressure in March
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Average pressure in March - Dolphin, 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
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Average wind speed in March - Dolphin, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
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Average humidity in March - Dolphin, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in March
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Average rainfall in March - Dolphin, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.85"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.1").

Average rainfall days in March
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Average rainfall days in March - Dolphin, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
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Average snowfall in March - Dolphin, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 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
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Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dolphin, VA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
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Average sunshine days in March - Dolphin, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in March
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Average UV index in March - Dolphin, VA
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
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Average cloud cover in March - Dolphin, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
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Average visibility in March - Dolphin, 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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