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 arrival of March witnesses a small shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C) in February to a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C). During the month of March, Purcellville experiences a steady low-temperature average of 34.3°F (1.3°C).Humidity
In Purcellville, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Purcellville, in March, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Purcellville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.2 days and collects up to 31.1" (790mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Purcellville, in March, during 3.9 snowfall days, 4.02" (102mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Purcellville, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.9 days and aggregates up to 14.88" (378mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 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 is 6.7h.UV index
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 ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March leads to these instructions:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in March?
What is the average humidity in March?
How many days does it rain in March?
How many days does it snow in March?
How many hours of daylight does Purcellville have in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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What is the UV index reading in March in Purcellville?
Average temperature in March
Purcellville, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 51.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Purcellville, 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
Purcellville, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Purcellville, VA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Purcellville, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.44"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in March
Purcellville, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Purcellville, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 4.02"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Purcellville, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Purcellville, VA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Purcellville, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Purcellville, 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
Purcellville, 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 30).
Average visibility in March
Purcellville, VA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, September, October and December (5mi).
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