March weather forecastAppalachia, VA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Appalachia, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 53.6°F (12°C) and min 36.1°F (2.3°C).Temperature
As Appalachia enters March, the average high-temperature marginally increases from the a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) of February to a fresh 53.6°F (12°C). An average nighttime temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) is noted during the month of March.Humidity
In Appalachia, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Appalachia, during March, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation. In Appalachia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 200.2 days and collects up to 40.87" (1038mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Appalachia, in March, snow falls for 5.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.13" (54mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.8 snowfall days, and 18.86" (479mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Appalachia, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:25 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:17 am and sunset at 7:53 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 6.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 3 during March translates into the following guidance:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Appalachia, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 53.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Appalachia, VA
- Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Appalachia, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Appalachia, VA
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Appalachia, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 3.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.44").
Average rainfall days in March
Appalachia, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 18.3 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Appalachia, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Appalachia, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Appalachia, VA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 18min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Appalachia, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 9.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (8.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Appalachia, VA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Appalachia, VA
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in March
Appalachia, VA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
