Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March showcases a minor temperature ascent, adjusting from February's frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C). The average temperature during March nights dips to an icy 38.7°F (3.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout March, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 159.5 rainfall days, and 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Lancaster, in March, snow falls for 2 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12 snowfall days, and 6.89" (175mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:28 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 Lancaster, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Lancaster, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 54.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 38.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Lancaster, 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
Lancaster, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Lancaster, 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 (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Lancaster, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in March
Lancaster, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Lancaster, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Lancaster, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 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
Lancaster, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Lancaster, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Lancaster, 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
Lancaster, 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 31).
Average visibility in March
Lancaster, 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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