March weather forecastVirginia City, NV
March
Weather in March
Weather conditions start changing in March with the temperature slowly starting to increase to an average of 48.2°F (9°C). March is a month of transition where winter snow begins to thaw and glimpses of the spring season become more frequent. The scenes of nature are a visual treat with frosted landscapes slowly giving way to the first buds of spring. Despite the winter slowly ebbing, the weather remains relatively cold with sporadic snow showers.Temperature
The commencement of March sees a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C) in February to a frosty 48.2°F (9°C). Virginia City records a steady low-temperature average of 31.6°F (-0.2°C) during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Virginia City is 62%.Rainfall
In Virginia City, in March, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 82 rainfall days, and 9.65" (245mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Virginia City, Nevada, during March, snow falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow. In Virginia City, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.2 days and aggregates up to 21.69" (551mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Virginia City is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:51 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:21 pm PDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from PDT to PST.
Sunshine
In Virginia City, the average sunshine in March is 8.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Virginia City, NV
- Average high temperature in March: 48.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Virginia City, NV
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Virginia City, NV
- Average wind speed in March: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Virginia City, NV
- Average humidity in March: 62%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (71%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (28%).
Average rainfall in March
Virginia City, NV
- Average rainfall in March: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July, August and September (0.24").
Average rainfall days in March
Virginia City, NV
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Virginia City, NV
- Average snowfall in March: 4.88"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Virginia City, NV
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Virginia City, NV
- 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: 8h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Virginia City, NV
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (25.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (15.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Virginia City, NV
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Virginia City, NV
- Average cloud cover in March: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility in March
Virginia City, NV
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
