March weather forecastLorton, VA
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Lorton, Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37°F (2.8°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).Temperature
Lorton's March weather indicates a minor ascent in high-temperatures, adjusting from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in February to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). During March in Lorton, the average low-temperature is recorded at a wintry 37°F (2.8°C).Humidity
In Lorton, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout March, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.5 rainfall days, and 30.83" (783mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April and December are months with snowfall. In Lorton, Virginia, in March, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.7 snowfall days, and 8.62" (219mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March 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
In March, the average sunshine is 7h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Lorton, 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 (40.6°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°F).
Average pressure in March
Lorton, 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
Lorton, VA
- Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Lorton, VA
- Average humidity in March: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Lorton, VA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.73").
Average rainfall days in March
Lorton, VA
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.5 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and August (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Lorton, VA
- Average snowfall in March: 1.73"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Lorton, VA
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 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
Lorton, 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: 7h and 0min
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
Lorton, VA
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Lorton, 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
Lorton, 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 31).
Average visibility in March
Lorton, 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).
