March weather forecast
Sandy Point, VA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Sandy Point, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from a chilly 45°F (7.2°C) in February to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C). Sandy Point reports an average low-temperature of 40.1°F (4.5°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sandy Point, Virginia, during March, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In Sandy Point, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.5 days and collects up to 20.16" (512mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Sandy Point. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1 snowfall days, in March, Sandy Point aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sandy Point, there are 6 snowfall days, and 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sandy Point, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Sandy Point, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:28 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 Sandy Point is 7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Sandy Point is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Sandy Point?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Sandy Point, Virginia, are 51.4°F (10.8°C) and 40.1°F (4.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Sandy Point?

The average relative humidity in March in Sandy Point is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March in Sandy Point?

In March, in Sandy Point, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout March, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Sandy Point?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Sandy Point, Virginia. During 1 snowfall days, in March, Sandy Point aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sandy Point have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Sandy Point?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Sandy Point, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:28 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Sandy Point, Virginia, 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 Sandy Point?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Sandy Point is 7h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Sandy Point?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Sandy Point, VA

Average temperature in March - Sandy Point, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Sandy Point, VA

Average pressure in March - Sandy Point, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Sandy Point, VA

Average wind speed in March - Sandy Point, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Sandy Point, VA

Average humidity in March - Sandy Point, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Sandy Point, VA

Average rainfall in March - Sandy Point, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in March
Sandy Point, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Sandy Point, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sandy Point, VA

Average snowfall in March - Sandy Point, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Sandy Point, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Sandy Point, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sandy Point, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sandy Point, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sandy Point, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Sandy Point, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Sandy Point, VA

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

Average cloud cover in March
Sandy Point, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Sandy Point, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Sandy Point, VA

Average visibility in March - Sandy Point, 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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