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
The transition from February to March brings a subtle temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from an icy 42.6°F (5.9°C) to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). In March, Swimley records an average nighttime temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Swimley, in March, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.4 rainfall days, and 23.5" (597mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Swimley, Virginia, during March, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.9 snowfall days, and 9.69" (246mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Swimley is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:35 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 6.6h.UV index
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: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How many hours of sunshine does Swimley have in March?
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Average temperature in March
Swimley, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 51.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Swimley, 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
Swimley, 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 (4.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Swimley, VA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Swimley, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.97"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May, July and August (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").
Average rainfall days in March
Swimley, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Swimley, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Swimley, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Swimley, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Swimley, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Swimley, 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
Swimley, VA
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Swimley, VA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, September, October and December (5mi).
Swimley, Virginia, USA
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