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
Mountcastle observes a slight uplift in the average high-temperature with the onset of March, adjusting from February's frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) to a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C). Mountcastle's temperature in March lowers to a consistent average of 38.8°F (3.8°C) during the nights.Humidity
In Mountcastle, Virginia, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Mountcastle, during March, the rain falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. In Mountcastle, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.1 days and collects up to 33.27" (845mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In March, it is snowing for 1.8 days. Throughout March, 1.3" (33mm) of snow is accumulated. In Mountcastle, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.3 days and aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of snow.Daylight
In Mountcastle, 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 6:54 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 Mountcastle, the average sunshine in March is 6.7h.UV index
In Mountcastle, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Mountcastle, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 55.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 38.8°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 (30.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Mountcastle, 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
Mountcastle, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Mountcastle, VA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Mountcastle, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in March
Mountcastle, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (10.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Mountcastle, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.3"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Mountcastle, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
Mountcastle, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Mountcastle, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Mountcastle, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Mountcastle, 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 33).
Average visibility in March
Mountcastle, 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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