March weather forecast
Zacata, VA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Zacata, is a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between min 38.5°F (3.6°C) and max 53.8°F (12.1°C).

Temperature

The coming of March brings a minor shift in Zacata's weather, with average high-temperatures adjusting from February's frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C) during March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Zacata, during March, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Zacata, there are 158.1 rainfall days, and 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Zacata, in March, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. In Zacata, during the entire year, snow falls for 12 days and aggregates up to 6.73" (171mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Zacata is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:29 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 in Zacata is 6.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The high-temperature during March is 53.8°F (12.1°C) and the low-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Zacata, during March, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Zacata in March?

In Zacata, in March, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:29 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Zacata, VA

Average temperature in March - Zacata, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Zacata, VA

Average pressure in March - Zacata, 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
Zacata, VA

Average wind speed in March - Zacata, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Zacata, VA

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

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

Average rainfall in March
Zacata, VA

Average rainfall in March - Zacata, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.52"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in March
Zacata, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Zacata, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Zacata, VA

Average snowfall in March - Zacata, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Zacata, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Zacata, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 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
Zacata, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Zacata, 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: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Zacata, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Zacata, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Zacata, VA

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

Average cloud cover in March
Zacata, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Zacata, 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 31).

Average visibility in March
Zacata, VA

Average visibility in March - Zacata, 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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