March weather forecast
Rural, VA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Rural, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.4°F (1.9°C) and max 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

Rural in March experiences a slight uptick in the average high-temperature, adjusting from February's frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). During March, an average low-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C) is observed.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Rural, in March, it is raining for 17.7 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rural, there are 197.7 rainfall days, and 36.69" (932mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Rural, in March, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow. In Rural, during the entire year, snow falls for 41.9 days and aggregates up to 19.8" (503mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:24 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:51 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 Rural, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In Rural, 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: An average UV index of 3 in March transforms into this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Rural in March?

Rural in March has an average high-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Rural, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March in Rural?

In Rural, in March, it is raining for 17.7 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Rural, in March, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Rural, Virginia, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:24 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:51 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Rural, 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 Rural, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Rural, VA

Average temperature in March - Rural, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Rural, VA

Average pressure in March - Rural, VA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Rural, VA

Average wind speed in March - Rural, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Rural, VA

Average humidity in March - Rural, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Rural, VA

Average rainfall in March - Rural, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Rural, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Rural, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 17.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rural, VA

Average snowfall in March - Rural, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Rural, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Rural, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rural, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rural, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Rural, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Rural, VA

Average UV index in March - Rural, VA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Rural, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Rural, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Rural, VA

Average visibility in March - Rural, VA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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