March weather forecast
Macon, VA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Macon, is a moderate month, with an average temperature varying between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Temperature

March's onset witnesses a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C) in February to a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C). The low-temperature average for Macon during March stands at an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Macon, in March, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Macon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.1 days and collects up to 26.22" (666mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Macon, in March, during 1.5 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Macon, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.5 days and aggregates up to 6.42" (163mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Macon, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:34 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 in Macon is 6.6h.

UV index

In Macon, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Macon in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and a low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Macon?

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Macon, during March, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Macon, in March, during 1.5 snowfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Macon, 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 6:41 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:34 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Macon, VA

Average temperature in March - Macon, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 55.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Macon, VA

Average pressure in March - Macon, 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
Macon, VA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Macon, VA

Average humidity in March - Macon, 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 (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Macon, VA

Average rainfall in March - Macon, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in March
Macon, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Macon, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Macon, VA

Average snowfall in March - Macon, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.14"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Macon, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Macon, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 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
Macon, VA

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

Average sunshine days in March - Macon, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Macon, VA

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Macon, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Macon, 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
Macon, VA

Average visibility in March - Macon, 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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