March weather forecast
Chester Gap, VA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Chester Gap, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.6°F (0.9°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, the average high-temperature subtly transitions from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in February to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). Chester Gap records an average temperature drop to a wintry 33.6°F (0.9°C) in March.

Humidity

In Chester Gap, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Chester Gap, Virginia, in March, during 13.3 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.6 rainfall days, and 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Chester Gap, Virginia, is March, when snow falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 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 Chester Gap, the average sunshine in March is 6.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Chester Gap, Virginia, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Chester Gap?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Chester Gap, is 51.4°F (10.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 33.6°F (0.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Chester Gap?

The average relative humidity in March in Chester Gap, Virginia, is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Chester Gap?

In March, in Chester Gap, Virginia, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout March, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Chester Gap?

The month with the most snowfall in Chester Gap is March, when snow falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Chester Gap in March?

In Chester Gap, in March, during 4.2 snowfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Chester Gap have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Chester Gap?

On the first day of March in Chester Gap, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:35 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Chester Gap?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Chester Gap, 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 Chester Gap?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

How high is the UV index in March in Chester Gap?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Chester Gap is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Chester Gap, VA

Average temperature in March - Chester Gap, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
Chester Gap, VA

Average pressure in March - Chester Gap, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Chester Gap, VA

Average wind speed in March - Chester Gap, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Chester Gap, VA

Average humidity in March - Chester Gap, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Chester Gap, VA

Average rainfall in March - Chester Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in March
Chester Gap, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Chester Gap, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Chester Gap, VA

Average snowfall in March - Chester Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.82"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Chester Gap, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Chester Gap, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Chester Gap, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Chester Gap, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Chester Gap, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Chester Gap, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Chester Gap, VA

Average UV index in March - Chester Gap, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Chester Gap, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Chester Gap, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in March
Chester Gap, VA

Average visibility in March - Chester Gap, VA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, September and October (5mi).

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