March weather forecast
Newington, VA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Newington, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

In Newington, the onset of March comes with a modest high-temperature shift, transitioning from February's chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) to a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C). March nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Humidity

In Newington, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Newington, in March, during 14.5 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Newington, Virginia, there are 166.5 rainfall days, and 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Newington. In Newington, during March, snow falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.2 snowfall days, and 10.79" (274mm) 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 6:39 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:31 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 Newington, Virginia, is 7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Newington is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The high-temperature during March is 52.9°F (11.6°C) and the low-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Newington, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Newington, during March, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Newington, in March, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Newington, 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 6:39 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:31 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Newington, VA

Average temperature in March - Newington, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Newington, VA

Average pressure in March - Newington, 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
Newington, VA

Average wind speed in March - Newington, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Newington, VA

Average humidity in March - Newington, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Newington, VA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.09").

Average rainfall days in March
Newington, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Newington, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Newington, VA

Average snowfall in March - Newington, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Newington, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Newington, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 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
Newington, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Newington, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Newington, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Newington, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Newington, VA

Average UV index in March - Newington, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Newington, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Newington, 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 30).

Average visibility in March
Newington, VA

Average visibility in March - Newington, 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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