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
The onset of March brings a minor temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a chilly 45°F (7.2°C) in February to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C). In March, Opal records an average nighttime temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Opal, Virginia, is 75%.Rainfall
In Opal, during March, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Opal, there are 160.5 rainfall days, and 29.92" (760mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Opal, during March, snow falls for 3.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20.3 snowfall days, and 13.07" (332mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Opal, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:56 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 Opal is 6.9h.UV index
In Opal, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
What are March temperatures in Opal?
What is the average humidity in March in Opal?
How many days does it rain in March in Opal?
How many days does it snow in March in Opal?
What is the average length of the day in March in Opal?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Opal?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Opal?
How long on average sun shines in March in Opal?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Opal?
Average temperature in March
Opal, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 35.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Opal, 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
Opal, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Opal, VA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Opal, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in March
Opal, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Opal, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.87"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Opal, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Opal, 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: 6h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Opal, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Opal, 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
Opal, 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
Opal, VA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, September, October and December (5mi).
Opal, Virginia, USA
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