March weather forecast
Falls Church, VA

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Weather in March

As Falls Church moves into March, the city sees a significant rise in temperatures, indicating the start of the spring season. The cooler winter temperatures fade, making way for milder conditions. The month is marked by an increase in rainfall to an average of 0.63" (16mm). Days become longer as there's an average of 12 hours of daylight. This move towards warmer days and longer daylight hours makes March a signal of change in Falls Church.

Temperature

March in Falls Church sees a marginal temperature increase, moving from a frosty 44.6°F (7°C) in February to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). Throughout the March nights, Falls Church encounters a low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Falls Church, in March, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Falls Church, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109 days and collects up to 9.29" (236mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, in Falls Church, it is snowing for 2.3 days. Throughout March, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is accumulated. In Falls Church, Virginia, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.3 days and aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Falls Church is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:31 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 Falls Church, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Falls Church, Virginia, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 3 in March transforms into this advice:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Falls Church?

During March, Falls Church experiences an average high-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and a low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Falls Church?

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How much does it rain in Falls Church in March?

In Falls Church, in March, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Falls Church?

In Falls Church, Virginia, during March, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Falls Church have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Falls Church?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Falls Church, Virginia, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.

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

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.

How long on average sun shines in March in Falls Church?

The average sunshine duration in March in Falls Church, Virginia, is 6.8h.

How high is the UV index in March in Falls Church?

In Falls Church, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Falls Church, VA

Average temperature in March - Falls Church, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.7°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 (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Falls Church, VA

Average pressure in March - Falls Church, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Falls Church, VA

Average wind speed in March - Falls Church, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in March
Falls Church, VA

Average humidity in March - Falls Church, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
Falls Church, VA

Average rainfall in March - Falls Church, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in March
Falls Church, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Falls Church, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Falls Church, VA

Average snowfall in March - Falls Church, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Falls Church, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Falls Church, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.6 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
Falls Church, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Falls Church, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Falls Church, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Falls Church, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Falls Church, VA

Average UV index in March - Falls Church, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Falls Church, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Falls Church, 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 30).

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Average visibility in March
Falls Church, VA

Average visibility in March - Falls Church, 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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