March weather forecastFort Lee, VA

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Fort Lee, is a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Temperature

The shift into March brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C) in February to a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C). Fort Lee experiences a consistent average temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) throughout the nights in March.

Humidity

In Fort Lee, Virginia, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Fort Lee, during March, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fort Lee, Virginia, there are 133.2 rainfall days, and 18.94" (481mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Fort Lee are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Fort Lee, Virginia, is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:55 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 Fort Lee, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Fort Lee is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in March, in Fort Lee, is 55.9°F (13.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C).

In Fort Lee, Virginia, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

In Fort Lee, in March, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall in Fort Lee, Virginia, is March, when snow falls for 1.1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

In Fort Lee, Virginia, in March, snow falls for 1.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

The average day length in March in Fort Lee, Virginia, is 11h and 59min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Fort Lee, Virginia, is 6.5h.

In Fort Lee, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Fort Lee, VA

  • Average high temperature in March: 55.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Fort Lee, 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
Fort Lee, VA

  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Fort Lee, VA

  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Fort Lee, VA

  • Average rainfall in March: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").

Average rainfall days in March
Fort Lee, VA

  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fort Lee, VA

  • Average snowfall in March: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fort Lee, VA

  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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
Fort Lee, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fort Lee, VA

  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and December (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Fort Lee, VA

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Fort Lee, VA

  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Fort Lee, 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).