March weather forecast
Pittsville, VA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Pittsville, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 56.1°F (13.4°C).

Temperature

Entering March, Pittsville notices a subtle temperature elevation, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's chilly 48°F (8.9°C) to a mild 56.1°F (13.4°C). March in Pittsville sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Pittsville, in March, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.8 rainfall days, and 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Pittsville, in March, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 1.89" (48mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.8 snowfall days, and 10.2" (259mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Pittsville, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:39 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

The average sunshine in March in Pittsville is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Pittsville is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The high-temperature, in March, in Pittsville, is 56.1°F (13.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Pittsville, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Pittsville, during March, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Pittsville, during March, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March in Pittsville is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:39 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Pittsville?

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 many hours of sunshine does Pittsville have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Pittsville is 6.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Pittsville, VA

Average temperature in March - Pittsville, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 56.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.9°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 (28.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Pittsville, VA

Average pressure in March - Pittsville, VA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Pittsville, VA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Pittsville, VA

Average humidity in March - Pittsville, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Pittsville, VA

Average rainfall in March - Pittsville, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in March
Pittsville, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Pittsville, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Pittsville, VA

Average snowfall in March - Pittsville, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.89"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Pittsville, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Pittsville, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Pittsville, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Pittsville, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Pittsville, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Pittsville, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Pittsville, VA

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

Average cloud cover in March
Pittsville, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Pittsville, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Pittsville, VA

Average visibility in March - Pittsville, VA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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