March weather forecastColumbia, VA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Columbia, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 55.6°F (13.1°C) and min 36.9°F (2.7°C).Temperature
March's arrival coincides with a subtle temperature rise, moving from February's frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C) to a refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 36.9°F (2.7°C) in March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout March, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Columbia, there are 142.4 rainfall days, and 25.51" (648mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout March, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.9 snowfall days, and 8.74" (222mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Columbia, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 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 March, the average sunshine in Columbia is 6.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Columbia, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 55.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Columbia, VA
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Columbia, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Columbia, VA
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Columbia, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").
Average rainfall days in March
Columbia, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Columbia, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Columbia, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Columbia, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Columbia, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Columbia, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Columbia, VA
- Average cloud cover in March: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Columbia, VA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, September and December (5mi).
