March weather forecast
Franco, VA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Franco, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.6°F (2°C) and max 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

As Franco transitions into March, a marginal rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in February to a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C). Franco experiences a mean low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Franco, during March, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 179.6 rainfall days, and 38.7" (983mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout March, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is accumulated. In Franco, during the entire year, snow falls for 45 days and aggregates up to 29.09" (739mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Franco is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:24 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:51 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 5.7h.

UV index

In Franco, 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: During March, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In Franco, in March, the average high-temperature is 52.5°F (11.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Franco, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Franco, during March, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Franco, in March, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.65" (118mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Franco have in March?

In Franco, Virginia, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:24 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:51 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 Franco have in March?

In Franco, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.7h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Franco is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Franco, VA

Average temperature in March - Franco, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Franco, VA

Average pressure in March - Franco, VA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Franco, VA

Average wind speed in March - Franco, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in March
Franco, VA

Average humidity in March - Franco, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Franco, VA

Average rainfall in March - Franco, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.52").

Average rainfall days in March
Franco, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Franco, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Franco, VA

Average snowfall in March - Franco, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Franco, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Franco, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Franco, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Franco, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Franco, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).

Average UV index in March
Franco, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Franco, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Franco, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in March
Franco, VA

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

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

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