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 start of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in February to a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C). An average temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) is recorded in Fort Defiance during the nights in March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Fort Defiance is 76%.Rainfall
In Fort Defiance, in March, during 11.6 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fort Defiance, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.6 days and collects up to 23.46" (596mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 4.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:09 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:38 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 6.8h.UV index
In Fort Defiance, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
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When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Fort Defiance?
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What is the UV index intensity in March?
Average temperature in March
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 51.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Fort Defiance, 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
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.89"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").
Average rainfall days in March
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 4.25"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fort Defiance, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average cloud cover in March: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Fort Defiance, VA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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