Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average sea temperature in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The shift from February to March is marked by a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). Throughout March, Colonial Beach's nights cool down to an average of 38.5°F (3.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Colonial Beach is 74%.Rainfall
In Colonial Beach, during March, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. In Colonial Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.1 days and collects up to 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Colonial Beach, in March, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Colonial Beach, there are 12 snowfall days, and 6.73" (171mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In March, the average ocean temperature in Colonial Beach is 48.2°F (9°C).Note: Without suitable protection, venturing into 48.2°F (9°C) waters cooler than 50°F (10°C) can lead to pronounced cold shock and rapid breaths.
Daylight
In Colonial Beach, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:30 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.8h.UV index
In Colonial Beach, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 3 in March transforms into this advice:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Colonial Beach in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Colonial Beach?
How many days does it rain in March in Colonial Beach?
How many days does it snow in March in Colonial Beach?
What is the ocean temperature in March in Colonial Beach?
How many hours of daylight does Colonial Beach have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Colonial Beach?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Colonial Beach?
How long on average sun shines in March in Colonial Beach?
What is the UV index reading in March in Colonial Beach?
Average temperature in March
Colonial Beach, 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
Colonial Beach, 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
Colonial Beach, 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
Colonial Beach, 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
Colonial Beach, 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
Colonial Beach, 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
Colonial Beach, 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
Colonial Beach, 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 sea temperature in March
Colonial Beach, VA
- Average sea temperature in March: 48.3°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (78.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (47.1°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Colonial Beach, 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
Colonial Beach, 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
Colonial Beach, 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
Colonial Beach, 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
Colonial Beach, 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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