March weather forecast
Shirley Gate Park, VA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Shirley Gate Park, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and an average low of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

As Shirley Gate Park enters March, the average high-temperature marginally increases from the a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) of February to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). Shirley Gate Park records an average temperature drop to an icy 36.9°F (2.7°C) in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Shirley Gate Park, during March, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162 rainfall days, and 31.65" (804mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Shirley Gate Park, in March, during 3.3 snowfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 18 snowfall days, and 11.18" (284mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Shirley Gate Park is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:32 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 Shirley Gate Park, the average sunshine in March is 6.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Shirley Gate Park, records 52.7°F (11.5°C), while the low-temperature is 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Shirley Gate Park, in March, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout March, 2.95" (75mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Shirley Gate Park have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:32 pm EDT.

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

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 Shirley Gate Park have in March?

In Shirley Gate Park, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average temperature in March - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average pressure in March - Shirley Gate Park, 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
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average wind speed in March - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average humidity in March - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average rainfall in March - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average snowfall in March - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Shirley Gate Park, 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 months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average UV index in March - Shirley Gate Park, 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
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Shirley Gate Park, 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
Shirley Gate Park, VA

Average visibility in March - Shirley Gate Park, VA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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