March weather forecast
Stafford, VA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Stafford, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average high of 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

Stafford's March weather indicates a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from February's chilly 46°F (7.8°C) to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). Stafford records a mean low-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C) in March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Stafford, in March, during 14.2 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 31.61" (803mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Stafford, in March, during 2.4 snowfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Stafford, Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.5 days and aggregates up to 8.23" (209mm) 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 6:40 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of March, 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Stafford in March?

In Stafford, 54.1°F (12.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 37°F (2.8°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Stafford, in March, during 14.2 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Stafford, in March, during 2.4 snowfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Stafford have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Stafford, 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 Stafford have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.7h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Stafford, VA

Average temperature in March - Stafford, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.1°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 (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Stafford, VA

Average pressure in March - Stafford, 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
Stafford, VA

Average wind speed in March - Stafford, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Stafford, VA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April and July (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Stafford, VA

Average rainfall in March - Stafford, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.97").

Average rainfall days in March
Stafford, VA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Stafford, VA

Average snowfall in March - Stafford, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.85"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Stafford, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Stafford, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 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
Stafford, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Stafford, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Stafford, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Stafford, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Stafford, VA

Average UV index in March - Stafford, 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
Stafford, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Stafford, 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 32).

Average visibility in March
Stafford, VA

Average visibility in March - Stafford, 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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