March weather forecast
Hanover, VA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Hanover, is a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 55.8°F (13.2°C) and an average low of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

March's arrival coincides with a marginal rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C) to a moderate 55.8°F (13.2°C). Throughout the month of March, Hanover observes an average nighttime temperature of 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Hanover, in March, during 14.5 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.8 rainfall days, and 27.09" (688mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Hanover, in March, snow falls for 1.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow. In Hanover, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.7 days and aggregates up to 7.01" (178mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:31 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 6.7h.

UV index

In Hanover, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March leads to these advisories:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In Hanover, 55.8°F (13.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 38.3°F (3.5°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How much does it rain in Hanover in March?

In Hanover, during March, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:31 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?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in March
Hanover, VA

Average temperature in March - Hanover, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 55.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Hanover, VA

Average pressure in March - Hanover, 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
Hanover, VA

Average wind speed in March - Hanover, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in March
Hanover, VA

Average humidity in March - Hanover, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Hanover, VA

Average rainfall in March - Hanover, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in March
Hanover, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Hanover, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Hanover, VA

Average snowfall in March - Hanover, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Hanover, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Hanover, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.8 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
Hanover, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Hanover, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Hanover, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Hanover, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Hanover, VA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Hanover, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Hanover, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Hanover, VA

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

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

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