March weather forecast
Chesterfield, VA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Chesterfield, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.5°F (13.6°C) and an average low of 39.2°F (4°C).

Temperature

Chesterfield's transition into March brings a slight rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C) in February to a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C). In Chesterfield, an average low-temperature of 39.2°F (4°C) is recorded during March nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Chesterfield, in March, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Chesterfield, there are 143.2 rainfall days, and 22.36" (568mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Chesterfield. The months with the most snowfall are February and March, with an average 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Chesterfield is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:32 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 Chesterfield, the average sunshine in March is 6.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in March leads to these recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Chesterfield?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Chesterfield are 56.5°F (13.6°C) and 39.2°F (4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Chesterfield?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Chesterfield?

In March, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout March, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Chesterfield?

The months with the most snowfall are February and March, with an average 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated snow.

How many days does it snow in March in Chesterfield?

In Chesterfield, in March, snow falls for 1.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Chesterfield?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Chesterfield?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Chesterfield, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:32 pm EDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Chesterfield?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Chesterfield, Virginia, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Chesterfield, VA

Average temperature in March - Chesterfield, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 56.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Chesterfield, VA

Average pressure in March - Chesterfield, VA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Chesterfield, VA

Average wind speed in March - Chesterfield, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Chesterfield, VA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).

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Average rainfall in March
Chesterfield, VA

Average rainfall in March - Chesterfield, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in March
Chesterfield, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Chesterfield, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Chesterfield, VA

Average snowfall in March - Chesterfield, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.1"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Chesterfield, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Chesterfield, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Chesterfield, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Chesterfield, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Chesterfield, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Chesterfield, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Chesterfield, VA

Average UV index in March - Chesterfield, VA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Chesterfield, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Chesterfield, 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 32).

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Average visibility in March
Chesterfield, VA

Average visibility in March - Chesterfield, VA
  • 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).

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