March weather forecastLexington, VA
March
Weather in March
The arrival of March in Lexington signals the end of winter, featuring a notable shift in temperature. Targets for winter sports dwindle as snowfall starts vanishing. Concurrently, daylight hours start to lengthen, promoting more outdoor activities. Although rainfall levels slightly increase, the dampened mood is outbalanced by increased sunshine. March sees a substantial leap in temperature from 34.2°F (1.2°C) to 53.2°F (11.8°C) and a decrease in snowfall to 2.2" (56mm).Temperature
As Lexington enters March, the average high-temperature marginally increases from the a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) of February to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). Lexington encounters a steady low-temperature average of 34.2°F (1.2°C) throughout the month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Lexington, in March, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Lexington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.4 days and collects up to 23.86" (606mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.9 days and accumulates 2.2" (56mm) of snow.Daylight
In Lexington, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:11 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:40 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 Lexington, Virginia, the average sunshine in March is 6.9h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Lexington, VA
- Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Lexington, VA
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Lexington, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Lexington, VA
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Lexington, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in March
Lexington, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Lexington, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 2.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Lexington, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Lexington, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Lexington, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Lexington, 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
Lexington, 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 30).
Average visibility in March
Lexington, VA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
