March weather forecastCripple Creek, VA

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Cripple Creek, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 52.5°F (11.4°C) and 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Temperature

As March begins, there's a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) in February to a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C). Throughout March, Cripple Creek experiences a low-temperature average of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Cripple Creek is 77%.

Rainfall

In March, in Cripple Creek, the rain falls for 14.4 days. Throughout March, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cripple Creek, Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.7 days and collects up to 31.81" (808mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Cripple Creek, in March, during 3.8 snowfall days, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Cripple Creek, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.8 days and aggregates up to 16.14" (410mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:46 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 7h.

UV index

In Cripple Creek, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Cripple Creek in March has an average high-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 35.4°F (1.9°C).

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

In Cripple Creek, during March, the rain falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

In March, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout March, 1.93" (49mm) of snow is accumulated.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:19 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:46 pm EDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

In Cripple Creek, Virginia, the average sunshine duration in March is 7h.

In Cripple Creek, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Cripple Creek, VA

  • Average high temperature in March: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.4°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 (25.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Cripple Creek, 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
Cripple Creek, VA

  • Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Cripple Creek, VA

  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, September and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Cripple Creek, VA

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in March
Cripple Creek, VA

  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cripple Creek, VA

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cripple Creek, VA

  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cripple Creek, VA

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cripple Creek, VA

  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Cripple Creek, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Cripple Creek, VA

  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Cripple Creek, VA

  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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