March weather forecast
Great Falls, VA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Great Falls, is a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

The coming of March brings a minor shift in Great Falls's weather, with average high-temperatures adjusting from February's chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C) to a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C). Great Falls's average low-temperature during March nights is observed to be an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Great Falls, in March, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Great Falls, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.8 days and collects up to 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Great Falls, in March, during 2.3 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 13.9 snowfall days, and 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Great Falls, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:32 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 Great Falls, the average sunshine in March is 6.7h.

UV index

In Great Falls, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Great Falls, is 52.5°F (11.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Great Falls, in March, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Great Falls, in March, during 2.3 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Great Falls, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:32 pm EDT.

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

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?

In Great Falls, Virginia, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Great Falls?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Great Falls, VA

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Great Falls, VA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Great Falls, VA

Average wind speed in March - Great Falls, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Great Falls, VA

Average humidity in March - Great Falls, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Great Falls, VA

Average rainfall in March - Great Falls, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in March
Great Falls, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Great Falls, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Great Falls, VA

Average snowfall in March - Great Falls, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Great Falls, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Great Falls, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Great Falls, VA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Great Falls, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Great Falls, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Great Falls, VA

Average UV index in March - Great Falls, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Great Falls, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Great Falls, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Great Falls, VA

Average visibility in March - Great Falls, VA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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