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
March's onset brings a subtle temperature rise, moving from a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) in February to a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C). March brings an average low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) to Sterling.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In Sterling, Virginia, in March, during 13 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sterling, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.1 days and collects up to 31.46" (799mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 3 days. Throughout March, 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated. In Sterling, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.7 days and aggregates up to 12.28" (312mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Sterling, 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
The average sunshine in March is 6.6h.UV index
In Sterling, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in March
Sterling, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 52.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Sterling, 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
Sterling, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Sterling, VA
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Sterling, 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 (1.93").
Average rainfall days in March
Sterling, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 13 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Sterling, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 3.11"
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
Sterling, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.1 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
Sterling, 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 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Sterling, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Sterling, 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
Sterling, VA
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Sterling, 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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