March weather forecastElkton, VA
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Elkton, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and an average low of 33.1°F (0.6°C).Temperature
March's onset brings a subtle temperature rise, moving from a chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C) in February to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C). Throughout March, Elkton records an average temperature of 33.1°F (0.6°C) at night.Humidity
In Elkton, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Elkton, in March, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 64.9 rainfall days, and 5.51" (140mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.Daylight
In Elkton, Virginia, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:37 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 Elkton, 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 ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Elkton, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 51.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Elkton, 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 (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Elkton, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Elkton, VA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September, October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and July (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Elkton, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (0.71").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.16").
Average rainfall days in March
Elkton, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (7.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Elkton, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Elkton, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Elkton, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Elkton, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 22.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (25.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April, May and August (21.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Elkton, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Elkton, 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).
Average visibility in March
Elkton, VA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are July and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).
