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 sea temperature 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
A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen in Norfolk, Virginia, with the onset of March, moving from a frosty 49.1°F (9.5°C) in February to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). Norfolk in March anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C).Humidity
In Norfolk, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Norfolk, during March, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Norfolk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.9 days and collects up to 20.35" (517mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Norfolk aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 5.3 snowfall days, and 1.18" (30mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In Norfolk, in March, the average water temperature is 47.1°F (8.4°C).Note: Swimming in 47.1°F (8.4°C) at temperatures under 50°F (10°C) requires thermal swimsuits; otherwise, one can face cold shock and breathing difficulty. Even brief immersion at 55.4°F (13°C) feels frosty.
Daylight
In Norfolk, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:27 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 Norfolk, the average sunshine in March is 6.9h.UV index
In Norfolk, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. 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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How many hours of sunshine does Norfolk have in March?
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Average temperature in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 54.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 42.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and November (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.1").
Average rainfall days in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average sea temperature in March: 47.2°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (80°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (44.5°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Norfolk, VA
- Average cloud cover in March: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in March
Norfolk, 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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