March weather forecast
Gate City, VA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Gate City, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average high of 55°F (12.8°C).

Temperature

Gate City's transition into March brings a slight rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C) in February to a fresh 55°F (12.8°C). Throughout March nights, Gate City registers an average low-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Gate City, Virginia, in March, during 17.3 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gate City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 186.6 days and collects up to 33.15" (842mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Gate City, in March, during 4.3 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.5 snowfall days, and 13.23" (336mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:25 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:52 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 Gate City, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In March, in Gate City, the average high-temperature is 55°F (12.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 37°F (2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 78%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, in Gate City, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout March, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Gate City, in March, during 4.3 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Gate City have in March?

In Gate City, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:25 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:52 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 6.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Gate City?

In Gate City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Gate City, VA

Average temperature in March - Gate City, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 55°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Gate City, VA

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

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

Average wind speed in March
Gate City, VA

Average wind speed in March - Gate City, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Gate City, VA

Average humidity in March - Gate City, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August, September and November (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Gate City, VA

Average rainfall in March - Gate City, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in March
Gate City, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Gate City, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Gate City, VA

Average snowfall in March - Gate City, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Gate City, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Gate City, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gate City, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Gate City, VA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Gate City, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Gate City, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Gate City, VA

Average UV index in March - Gate City, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Gate City, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Gate City, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Gate City, VA

Average visibility in March - Gate City, VA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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