March weather forecast
Herald, VA

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Weather in March

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

Temperature

March brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) in February to a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C). Herald records an average nighttime low of 35.6°F (2°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 15.6 days. Throughout March, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Herald, there are 179.6 rainfall days, and 38.7" (983mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Herald, in March, snow falls for 6.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.65" (118mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 45 snowfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Herald, Virginia, is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, 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.
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

The average sunshine in March is 5.7h.

UV index

In Herald, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in March leads to these recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Herald, records 52.5°F (11.4°C), while the low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Herald, 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 Herald, in March, during 6.8 snowfall days, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Herald, 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 6:59 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 Herald have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Herald, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Herald, VA

Average temperature in March - Herald, 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
Herald, VA

Average pressure in March - Herald, 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
Herald, VA

Average wind speed in March - Herald, 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
Herald, VA

Average humidity in March - Herald, 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
Herald, VA

Average rainfall in March - Herald, 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
Herald, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Herald, 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
Herald, VA

Average snowfall in March - Herald, 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
Herald, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Herald, 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
Herald, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Herald, 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
Herald, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Herald, 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
Herald, VA

Average UV index in March - Herald, 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
Herald, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Herald, 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
Herald, VA

Average visibility in March - Herald, 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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