March weather forecastGunston Heights, VA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Gunston Heights, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).Temperature
As Gunston Heights welcomes March, the average high-temperature sees a modest rise, transitioning from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in February to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). March nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C).Humidity
In Gunston Heights, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout March, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Gunston Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.3 days and collects up to 32.32" (821mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April and December are months with snowfall. In Gunston Heights, during March, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of snow. In Gunston Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.6 days and aggregates up to 7.8" (198mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of the month, 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
The average sunshine in March is 6.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Gunston Heights is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Gunston Heights, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 53.2°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°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Gunston Heights, 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
Gunston Heights, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Gunston Heights, VA
- Average humidity in March: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Gunston Heights, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").
Average rainfall days in March
Gunston Heights, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Gunston Heights, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.77"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Gunston Heights, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Gunston Heights, 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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Gunston Heights, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Gunston Heights, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Gunston Heights, 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).
Average visibility in March
Gunston Heights, 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).
