March weather forecast
Foster, VA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Foster, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 54.1°F (12.3°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C).

Temperature

March brings an average high-temperature of a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C), showing a slight difference from February's 49.1°F (9.5°C). The average low-temperature of 40.8°F (4.9°C) is witnessed in Foster during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Foster, in March, during 15.3 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Foster, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.3 days and collects up to 34.25" (870mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Foster. March is the last month it regularly snows in Foster. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Foster aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In Foster, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.3 days and aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:27 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 Foster, the average sunshine in March is 6.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Foster in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 54.1°F (12.3°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March in Foster is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout March, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Foster. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Foster aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Foster have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Foster, 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 Foster have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Foster, VA

Average temperature in March - Foster, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.1°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 (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Foster, VA

Average pressure in March - Foster, VA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Foster, VA

Average wind speed in March - Foster, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Foster, VA

Average humidity in March - Foster, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Foster, VA

Average rainfall in March - Foster, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.4").

Average rainfall days in March
Foster, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Foster, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Foster, VA

Average snowfall in March - Foster, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Foster, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Foster, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Foster, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Foster, 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 February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Foster, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Foster, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Foster, VA

Average UV index in March - Foster, VA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Foster, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Foster, 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 28).

Average visibility in March
Foster, VA

Average visibility in March - Foster, VA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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