March weather forecast
Franktown, VA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Franktown, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average high of 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

As Franktown welcomes March, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C), showing little deviation from February's 45.1°F (7.3°C). Franktown registers a subtle dip to an average of 42.3°F (5.7°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Franktown, in March, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.5 rainfall days, and 26.06" (662mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Franktown aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Franktown, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.6 days and aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:25 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 7h.

UV index

In Franktown, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Franktown, is 49.6°F (9.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 42.3°F (5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Franktown, during March, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Franktown aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Franktown have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:25 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 long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Franktown, VA

Average temperature in March - Franktown, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Franktown, VA

Average pressure in March - Franktown, 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
Franktown, VA

Average wind speed in March - Franktown, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 13.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Franktown, VA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Franktown, VA

Average rainfall in March - Franktown, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.54").

Average rainfall days in March
Franktown, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Franktown, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Franktown, VA

Average snowfall in March - Franktown, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Franktown, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Franktown, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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
Franktown, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Franktown, 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: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Franktown, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Franktown, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Franktown, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Franktown, VA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
Franktown, VA

Average visibility in March - Franktown, 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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