March weather forecast
Fincastle, VA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Fincastle, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.4°F (1.9°C) and max 53.6°F (12°C).

Temperature

March's onset is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) in February to a cool 53.6°F (12°C). March sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Humidity

In Fincastle, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 134.1 rainfall days, and 14.76" (375mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Fincastle, during March, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.8 snowfall days, and 5.51" (140mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:13 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:41 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 7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The high-temperature during March is 53.6°F (12°C) and the low-temperature is 35.4°F (1.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March in Fincastle is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Fincastle, in March, during 2.8 snowfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:13 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:41 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 many hours of sunshine does Fincastle have in March?

In Fincastle, the average sunshine duration in March is 7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Fincastle, VA

Average temperature in March - Fincastle, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Fincastle, VA

Average pressure in March - Fincastle, VA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Fincastle, VA

Average wind speed in March - Fincastle, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Fincastle, VA

Average humidity in March - Fincastle, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

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

Average rainfall in March
Fincastle, VA

Average rainfall in March - Fincastle, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.87").

Average rainfall days in March
Fincastle, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Fincastle, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fincastle, VA

Average snowfall in March - Fincastle, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fincastle, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Fincastle, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 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
Fincastle, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fincastle, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fincastle, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Fincastle, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Fincastle, VA

Average UV index in March - Fincastle, 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
Fincastle, VA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Fincastle, VA

Average visibility in March - Fincastle, VA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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