March weather forecastFree Union, VA

March

Weather in March

Come March, Free Union's weather takes a significant turn towards spring. Meteorologically, it's the month when winter transitions to spring, making the weather more pleasurable. This period also witnesses a noticeable increase in daylight to 12 hours per day. With temperatures lurking from 35.2°F (1.8°C) to 53.8°F (12.1°C), it's a blend of chilly and mild conditions. Despite the rise in temperatures, winter wear would still be necessary, especially during the early and late hours of the day.

Temperature

March's arrival is noted with a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C) in February to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). Free Union experiences a mean low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) during March.

Humidity

In Free Union, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout March, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.9 rainfall days, and 27.99" (711mm) 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 3.2 days and accumulates 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:36 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 Free Union, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 53.8°F (12.1°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C) respectively.

In Free Union, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

In Free Union, in March, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 3.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of snow.

In Free Union, in March, during 3.2 snowfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

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

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:08 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:36 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Free Union, VA

  • Average high temperature in March: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Free Union, 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
Free Union, VA

  • Average wind speed in March: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Free Union, VA

  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Free Union, VA

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").

Average rainfall days in March
Free Union, VA

  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Free Union, VA

  • Average snowfall in March: 3.07"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Free Union, VA

  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Free Union, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Free Union, VA

  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Free Union, 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
Free Union, VA

  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Free Union, VA

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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