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
The arrival of March witnesses a small shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in February to a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C). In Drakes Branch, the expected average low-temperature for March is a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout March, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Drakes Branch, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.1 days and collects up to 30" (762mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Drakes Branch is March, when snow falls for 2.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:36 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 Drakes Branch, the average sunshine in March is 6.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
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What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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What is the UV index reading in March in Drakes Branch?
Average temperature in March
Drakes Branch, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 56.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 38.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Drakes Branch, VA
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Drakes Branch, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Drakes Branch, 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 (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Drakes Branch, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in March
Drakes Branch, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Drakes Branch, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.52"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Drakes Branch, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Drakes Branch, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Drakes Branch, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Drakes Branch, 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, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Drakes Branch, VA
- Average cloud cover in March: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Drakes Branch, VA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, September and December (5mi).
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