March weather forecast
Fairfax Station, VA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Fairfax Station, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

The coming of March brings a minor shift in Fairfax Station's weather, with average high-temperatures adjusting from February's frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) to a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C). Fairfax Station records an average low-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

In Fairfax Station, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout March, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.5 rainfall days, and 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Fairfax Station. In Fairfax Station, in March, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow. In Fairfax Station, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.2 days and aggregates up to 10.79" (274mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Fairfax Station is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, 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.
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 7h.

UV index

In Fairfax Station, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Fairfax Station in March?

In Fairfax Station, in March, the average high-temperature is 52.9°F (11.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Fairfax Station?

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How much does it rain in Fairfax Station in March?

In Fairfax Station, in March, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Fairfax Station, in March, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Fairfax Station?

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

What time are sunrise and 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?

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 long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Fairfax Station, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Fairfax Station, VA

Average temperature in March - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.7°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 (26.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Fairfax Station, VA

Average pressure in March - Fairfax Station, 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
Fairfax Station, VA

Average wind speed in March - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Fairfax Station, VA

Average humidity in March - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Fairfax Station, VA

Average rainfall in March - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.09").

Average rainfall days in March
Fairfax Station, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fairfax Station, VA

Average snowfall in March - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fairfax Station, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 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
Fairfax Station, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fairfax Station, 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: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fairfax Station, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Fairfax Station, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Fairfax Station, VA

Average UV index in March - Fairfax Station, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Fairfax Station, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Fairfax Station, 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
Fairfax Station, VA

Average visibility in March - Fairfax Station, 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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