March weather forecast
Loretto, VA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Loretto, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

As February transitions into March, Loretto notices a gentle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Loretto, in March, it is raining for 14.6 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.1 rainfall days, and 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Loretto, in March, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. In Loretto, during the entire year, snow falls for 12 days and aggregates up to 6.73" (171mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:30 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 Loretto, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The high-temperature, in March, in Loretto, records 53.8°F (12.1°C), while the low-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Loretto, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Loretto, during March, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Loretto, in March, during 1.9 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Loretto, 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 6:38 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:30 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 Loretto?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Loretto, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.5°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 (28.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Loretto, VA

Average pressure in March - Loretto, 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
Loretto, VA

Average wind speed in March - Loretto, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Loretto, VA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Loretto, VA

Average rainfall in March - Loretto, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.52"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in March
Loretto, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Loretto, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Loretto, VA

Average snowfall in March - Loretto, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Loretto, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Loretto, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 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
Loretto, VA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Loretto, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Loretto, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Loretto, VA

Average UV index in March - Loretto, 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
Loretto, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Loretto, 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
Loretto, VA

Average visibility in March - Loretto, 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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