March weather forecast
Fork Union, VA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a mild month in Fork Union, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and an average low of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

March's arrival is noted with a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) in February to a moderate 55.6°F (13.1°C). Fork Union observes an average low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) during March nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In March, in Fork Union, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout March, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fork Union, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.4 days and collects up to 25.51" (648mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Fork Union, during March, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow. In Fork Union, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.9 days and aggregates up to 8.74" (222mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Fork Union is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Fork Union, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:35 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 Fork Union, Virginia, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Fork Union?

The high-temperature in Fork Union during March is 55.6°F (13.1°C) and the low-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Fork Union?

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March in Fork Union?

In Fork Union, Virginia, in March, during 13.3 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Fork Union?

In Fork Union, in March, during 2.4 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Fork Union have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Fork Union?

On the first day of March in Fork Union, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:07 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:35 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Fork Union, Virginia, 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 in Fork Union?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Fork Union?

In Fork Union, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Fork Union, VA

Average temperature in March - Fork Union, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 55.6°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 (43°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Fork Union, VA

Average pressure in March - Fork Union, 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
Fork Union, VA

Average wind speed in March - Fork Union, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Fork Union, VA

Average humidity in March - Fork Union, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Fork Union, VA

Average rainfall in March - Fork Union, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in March
Fork Union, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Fork Union, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fork Union, VA

Average snowfall in March - Fork Union, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fork Union, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Fork Union, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 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
Fork Union, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fork Union, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fork Union, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Fork Union, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Fork Union, VA

Average UV index in March - Fork Union, 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
Fork Union, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Fork Union, 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 30).

Average visibility in March
Fork Union, VA

Average visibility in March - Fork Union, VA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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