March weather forecastFranco, VA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Franco, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.6°F (2°C) and max 52.5°F (11.4°C).Temperature
As Franco transitions into March, a marginal rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in February to a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C). Franco experiences a mean low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Franco, during March, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 179.6 rainfall days, and 38.7" (983mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 6.8 days. Throughout March, 4.65" (118mm) of snow is accumulated. In Franco, during the entire year, snow falls for 45 days and aggregates up to 29.09" (739mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Franco is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 6:24 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:51 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 is 5.7h.UV index
In Franco, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: During March, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Franco, 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 (39.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Franco, VA
- Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Franco, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in March
Franco, VA
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).
Average rainfall in March
Franco, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.52").
Average rainfall days in March
Franco, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Franco, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 4.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Franco, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Franco, 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: 5h and 42min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Franco, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 10.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9 days).
Average UV index in March
Franco, VA
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Franco, VA
- Average cloud cover in March: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in March
Franco, VA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
